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YE59 RDU

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,731 mi
Last recorded125,731 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 RDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 125,731 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,924 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,742 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm - 175/65R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1.6mm - 175/65R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil from the sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust hanger is broken

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 108,742 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb ----- Bulb N380 ----- (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm - 175/65R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb ----- Bulb N380 ----- (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1.6mm - 175/65R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil from the sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Adjusted tension in parking brake cable at lever (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear exhaust hanger is broken

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,041 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 99,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,167 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 90,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear plastic under tray hanging loose

Fail 14 Dec 2016 81,701 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear plastic under tray hanging loose

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 71,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,984 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 60,984 miles

Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 49,044 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 49,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,193 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 40,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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YE59 RDU is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YE59 RDU, 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 YE59 RDU registered?

YE59 RDU is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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