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YY59 FCZ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,517 mi
Last recorded126,517 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 FCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 126,517 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 126,513 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 121,266 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 121,263 miles

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 112,553 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 112,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,114 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust System Remains Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,667 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 97,663 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,831 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,251 miles

Engine Sump Corroded

Lower Radiator Hose Clip Broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 78,249 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Sump Corroded

Lower Radiator Hose Clip Broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,109 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,759 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,680 miles

front discs slightly worn on inner surfaces

Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,230 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 35,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 28,596 miles

rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 22 Nov 2013 28,596 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)

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,056 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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YY59 FCZ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY59 FCZ, 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 YY59 FCZ registered?

YY59 FCZ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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