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YD59 HHB

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,574 mi
Last recorded121,574 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 HHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 121,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front unable to inspect brake pads due to wheel pattern

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear crash bar damaged

Rear wiper missing

Pass 30 Dec 2022 102,453 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 102,453 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/front c v boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 102,560 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/front c v boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,690 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Slight underbody surface corrosion

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2021 89,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,089 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both side shocker bellows perished and dropped down.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wipers judder badly.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,110 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers judder quite badly.

Nearside Front Suspension bumpstop perished and dropped down.

Offside Front Suspension bumpstop perished and dropped down.

Offside Rear Suspension bumpstop missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil level close to min mark.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers judder quite badly.

Nearside Front Suspension bumpstop perished and dropped down.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bumpstop perished and dropped down.

Offside Rear Suspension bumpstop missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 76,362 miles

Both rear tyres getting thin.

Front brake discs heavily corroded and worn.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad very thin.

Rear Number plate delaminating.

Fail 12 Dec 2018 76,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres getting thin.

Front brake discs heavily corroded and worn.

Nearside Front Anti roll bar top boot slight damage.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad very thin.

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

Rear Number plate delaminating.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 71,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Dec 2017 71,244 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,640 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 60,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,650 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,777 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,156 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 36,156 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,598 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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YD59 HHB is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YD59 HHB, 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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YD59 HHB is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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