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YH09 RLU

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 RLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 87,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 77,634 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 77,634 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,691 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,279 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 69,279 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn, & Low Tread

Offside Rear Cracks In The Rubber Tread Area

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,399 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,810 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 44,572 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside cv boot retaining clip could be better

nearside rear sill trim loose

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,393 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 28,392 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,651 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 RLU is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH09 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

YH09 RLU is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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