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YF59 OYZ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,273 mi
Last recorded110,273 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 OYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,273 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 110,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 109,210 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 109,203 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 108,439 miles

both front cv joints noisy

Pass 9 Jul 2020 107,913 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 102,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low osf (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated nsf (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,183 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 87,851 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 70,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 51,881 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 51,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box bracket coroded away

Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,476 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 29,475 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 23,134 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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YF59 OYZ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF59 OYZ, 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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YF59 OYZ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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