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YS09 OPA

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,329 mi
Last recorded107,329 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 OPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 107,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 107,324 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,300 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,113 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 91,113 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,895 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,506 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 84,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/6514 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on edges. 175/65r14

Offside headlamps fixing broken but headlamp secure

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 81,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on edges. 175/65r14

Offside headlamps fixing broken but headlamp secure

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,239 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 72,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side wall. 175/65r14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,752 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 63,750 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,805 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Sep 2015 54,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,024 miles

front inner brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,887 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 19,887 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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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YS09 OPA 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 60%.

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 YS09 OPA, 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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YS09 OPA is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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