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YH59 NXU

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,839 mi
Last recorded34,839 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 34,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 34,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 28,982 miles

Front Outer Both Drive shaft joint constant velocity boots deteriorating & Offside seeping grease

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 23,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 21,207 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 21,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear wiper defective

Pass 19 Oct 2021 19,295 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 16,477 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 16,475 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 16,049 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 16,049 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 15,684 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 15,684 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 12 Sep 2017 15,435 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 14,716 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 14,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front wshers (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,338 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,761 miles

NSf tyre sidewall perished Nsr tyre sidewall cracked

Nsf door ckeck strap bolts loose

Service due

Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,114 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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YH59 NXU is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NXU, 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 YH59 NXU registered?

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

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