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YE59 ZCA

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,022 mi
Last recorded91,022 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 ZCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 91,022 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet cable release handle is not fixed to the vehicle interior, and can be difficult to operate. (3.1 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower brace resting on subframe cross bar. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside inner face almost completely pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front outer wing skin is heavily corroded, but there is no perforation or projecting sharp edge.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of outer sill flexible when pressed, but no perforation, and this area is multiple skinned. Under factory sealer, which is split. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp moving on mountings, but not enough to alter the headlamp aim.

Fail 28 Feb 2023 91,022 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to assess wiper performance. (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet cable release handle is not fixed to the vehicle interior, and can be difficult to operate. (3.1 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower brace resting on subframe cross bar. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside inner face almost completely pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front outer wing skin is heavily corroded, but there is no perforation or projecting sharp edge.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of outer sill flexible when pressed, but no perforation, and this area is multiple skinned. Under factory sealer, which is split. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp moving on mountings, but not enough to alter the headlamp aim.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside wiper not sweeping fully to offside A pillar.

Fail 25 Feb 2022 84,722 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No horizontal pattern visible. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside wiper not sweeping fully to offside A pillar.

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level additional lamp only 50% working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,643 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 76,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,300 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 63,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,956 miles

there are cracks in the n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,956 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

the n/s and o/s front brake disc inner brake surfaces are pitted

there are cracks in the n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Dec 2014 59,934 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,934 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,167 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,495 miles

both windscreen wiper blades are slightly split

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 ZCA is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZCA, 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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YE59 ZCA is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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