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YE09 OVS

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,187 mi
Last recorded104,187 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 OVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,187 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2017 104,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,909 miles

Clutch & Brake rubbers missing

Items removed

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim x2 (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 94,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Clutch & Brake rubbers missing

Items removed

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim x2 (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 12,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,773 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 69,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch & brake pedel rubbers missing.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,292 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,287 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch & brake anti-slip rubbers missing.

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,146 miles

O/S/F Tyre has shallow cut to sidewall.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F Tyre has shallow cut to sidewall.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YE09 OVS is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YE09 OVS, 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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YE09 OVS is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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