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YX59 PCZ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,692 mi
Last recorded81,692 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 PCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 81,692 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES

CORROSION IS VISIBLE IN SEVERAL PLACES UNDER CAR

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE DISTORTED

OFFSIDE OUTER CV JOINT IS WORN

Fail 8 Sep 2023 81,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEARSIDE OUTER BODY SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE OUTER BODY SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES

CORROSION IS VISIBLE IN SEVERAL PLACES UNDER CAR

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE DISTORTED

HANDBRAKE EFFORTS AT OFFSIDE ARE LOW

NEARSIDE NUMBER PLATE LAMP 1 OF 2 IS NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE OUTER CV JOINT IS WORN

Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to osr wheel arch

Fail 12 Sep 2022 77,018 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in center \ back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emission not checked

Front Coolant leak lower rad pipe as no clamp ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to osr wheel arch

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,723 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,843 miles

Radiator slightly leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2020 67,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front radiator slightly leraking

Pass 30 May 2019 56,530 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 53,504 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 53,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 46,879 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,109 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 39,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 33,656 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 33,655 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 26,391 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 19,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

x1 exhaust mounting corroded and snapped

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,259 miles

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

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

x1 exhaust mounting corroded and snapped

Pass 8 Nov 2012 13,311 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 13,311 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)

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

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

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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YX59 PCZ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red 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 YX59 PCZ, 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 YX59 PCZ registered?

YX59 PCZ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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