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YH09 RHF

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

158,579 mi
Last recorded158,579 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 RHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 158,579 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 158,422 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,186 miles

Heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 152,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 144,266 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole next to hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 144,219 miles

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole next to hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 130,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Apr 2019 130,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 120,112 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 120,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 107,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 107,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,082 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 95,082 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,061 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,964 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 68,953 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,598 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,592 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,045 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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YH09 RHF is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 RHF, 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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YH09 RHF is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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