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YP59 GHY

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,526 mi
Last recorded76,526 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 GHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 76,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 69,184 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 69,184 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,464 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 60,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 52,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 44,794 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 28,481 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 28,481 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 11,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 5,841 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F + O/S/F (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 5,841 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F + O/S/F (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F + O/S/F (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 15,400 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 9,332 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 3,981 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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YP59 GHY is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP59 GHY, 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 YP59 GHY registered?

YP59 GHY is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is YP59 GHY safe to buy?

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