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YH09 FWL

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

83,750 mi
Last recorded83,750 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 FWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,750 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,750 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 68,632 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn close to limit

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear chassis corroding by bump stops

slight noise from o/s driveshaft and diff.sign of slight leak from driveshaft oil seals

Fail 15 May 2019 68,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn close to limit

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear chassis corroding by bump stops

slight noise from o/s driveshaft and diff.sign of slight leak from driveshaft oil seals

Pass 22 Sep 2018 67,444 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 67,444 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,985 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 65,985 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,270 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 64,270 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 58,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,854 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 17,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,410 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,210 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 36,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YH09 FWL is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YH09 FWL, 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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What year was YH09 FWL registered?

YH09 FWL is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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