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YH59 BHK

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,431 mi
Last recorded86,431 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 BHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,431 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 86,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 76,503 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,354 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 63,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.20mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,032 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in stearing rack arms

Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,313 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,708 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,295 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 17,295 miles

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

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 BHK is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red 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 BHK, 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 BHK is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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