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YG59 JVJ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,321 mi
Last recorded63,321 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 JVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 61,518 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

nearside door mirror is brocken

Fail 17 Apr 2025 61,518 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

nearside door mirror is brocken

Pass 27 Oct 2023 59,524 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 59,524 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 50,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 50,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,533 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,354 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 44,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 39,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 39,768 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 36,507 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 36,507 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,352 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 25,742 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 25,742 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,208 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 15,208 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 16,743 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 16,743 miles

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

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 JVJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG59 JVJ registered?

YG59 JVJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YG59 JVJ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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