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YD59 HHL

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,943 mi
Last recorded163,943 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 HHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 163,943 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Fouling body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside sills showing corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 156,339 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake just met legal limit

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 155,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 150,179 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 144,895 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 144,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexy (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel locking device insecure loose (2.1.6)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 136,361 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the side-wall not sufficient to reach the cords or ply.

Fail 17 Dec 2016 136,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the side-wall not sufficient to reach the cords or ply.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 130,385 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 130,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 123,855 miles

Back box carroded

Fail 10 Jan 2015 123,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Back box carroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 109,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear wiper split

suspension arm bushes perished

various marks to body and wheel trims

various suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2014 109,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear wiper split

suspension arm bushes perished

various marks to body and wheel trims

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 91,719 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 HHL is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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