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YP59 VLM

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

72,660 mi
Last recorded72,660 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 VLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 72,660 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 72,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 68,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 68,052 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 62,979 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 62,979 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 54,704 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 54,704 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 52,456 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,175 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 47,401 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 47,401 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 44,977 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 44,977 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))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,022 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 43,022 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer/pipe area (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 41,371 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 41,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 38,768 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 38,768 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)

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,439 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 32,439 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,918 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 25,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,468 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 VLM is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

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

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