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YC59 VTU

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,654 mi
Last recorded113,654 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 VTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 113,654 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 113,654 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 110,332 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 110,326 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 100,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inside edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Oct 2022 88,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inside edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge approx 3.5mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top suspension mounting bearing has slight noise

Fail 26 Oct 2021 83,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, on legal limit, slightly out of shape, lumpy in tread 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge approx 3.5mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top suspension mounting bearing has slight noise

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge approx 2mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective incorrectly fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

battery weak, failed during test

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,494 miles

top mount O/S/F noisy

Fail 3 Nov 2020 78,494 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

top mount O/S/F noisy

Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,228 miles

Advise movement at n/s/f top suspenion mounting

Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,584 miles

Advise brake fluid aged

Advise travel on hand brake

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 71,584 miles

Advise brake fluid aged

Advise travel on hand brake

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 64,461 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,753 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 57,753 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,879 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 47,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,578 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 25,696 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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YC59 VTU is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 53,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC59 VTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC59 VTU registered?

YC59 VTU is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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