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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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
top mount O/S/F noisy
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
top mount O/S/F noisy
Advise movement at n/s/f top suspenion mounting
Advise brake fluid aged
Advise travel on hand brake
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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