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YP59 VLL

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,841 mi
Last recorded117,841 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 VLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 117,841 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 117,630 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Diesel injector blowing

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2020 117,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Diesel injector blowing

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,793 miles

rear offside and nearside suspension bump stops missing

Pass 3 Oct 2018 113,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 3 Oct 2018 113,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.1.2c)

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 99,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.1.2c)

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 84,200 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Sep 2014 54,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear nearside suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,430 miles

rear nearside suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,869 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,187 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 25,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YP59 VLL is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 YP59 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

YP59 VLL is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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