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YH59 BFL

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,939 mi
Last recorded121,939 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 BFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 121,939 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 121,939 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,854 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 107,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 63,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,129 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 59,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 57,449 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 57,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 54,553 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 51,210 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 47,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 43,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,561 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,590 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2013 30,590 miles

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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,103 miles

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

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

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

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 BFL is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH59 BFL, 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 BFL is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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