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YG59 BZH

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,963 mi
Last recorded105,963 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 BZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 105,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 105,959 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play play in bolt (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 98,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,833 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe out of shape but secure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 93,735 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe out of shape but secure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,912 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 76,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,023 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner surfaces

front inn brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge to limit and outer wall damaged

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,046 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,709 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 49,703 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,178 miles

front wishbone bushes deteriorating (no movement detected)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,246 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 33,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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YG59 BZH is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YG59 BZH, 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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YG59 BZH is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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