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YG09 VFZ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,200 mi
Last recorded118,200 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 VFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 118,200 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 117,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,933 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 112,933 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust bracket snapped

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,879 miles

Front Exhaust bracket snapped

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 108,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust bracket snapped

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 104,394 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 104,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 97,577 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,906 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 88,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both sils have plastic covers on

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,084 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,084 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,686 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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YG09 VFZ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG09 VFZ, 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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YG09 VFZ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 March 2009.

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