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YH59 BFE

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,590 mi
Last recorded56,590 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 BFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 56,590 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 56,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,688 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 41,688 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 36,375 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 36,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,145 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,105 miles

wishbone bushes slightly perished-front brake pads wearing low-n/s/r tyre outer edge slightly cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,561 miles

Front has scratches to screen not affecting drivers view

Rear age related cracking to rear tyres

misting of oil around sump

Fail 26 Sep 2016 26,561 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust back box strap corroded req new or welding (7.1.1)

Front has scratches to screen not affecting drivers view

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators showing slight white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear age related cracking to rear tyres

misting of oil around sump

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,404 miles

Nearside Rear age related cracking to tyre

has several scraches to front screen

Fail 23 Sep 2015 23,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear age related cracking to tyre

has several scraches to front screen

Pass 18 Sep 2014 20,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 20,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,483 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,828 miles

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

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

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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YH59 BFE is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH59 BFE, 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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YH59 BFE is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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