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YS59 GZJ

2010 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,684 mi
Last recorded117,684 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C251,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 GZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 117,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 109,412 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 104,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 104,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,885 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Door molding loose/insecure

Offside Front CV boot slight grease seepage from clip end

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,731 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 90,731 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flange leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot clip broken grease leaking out but not insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,940 miles

Exhaust down pipe joint deteriorating

Light panel damage to nearside

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Door panel trim adrift

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 84,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most 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 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust down pipe joint deteriorating

Light panel damage to nearside

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Door panel trim adrift

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 74,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,820 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 57,811 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,008 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,732 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 55,732 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,999 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 48,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 48,999 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 79,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 17,659 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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YS59 GZJ is a 2010 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 51,928 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 YS59 GZJ, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YS59 GZJ is a 2010 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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