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YY59 FVB

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,287 mi
Last recorded100,287 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 FVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 100,287 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 100,287 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,788 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 74,666 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 74,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

coolant on minimum

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,796 miles

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 61,757 miles

Emissions not tested oil below minimum (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective soft ()

coolant on minimum

Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,591 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and has metal object in side wall

advise only to offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

advise play to steering wheel

Fail 20 Oct 2015 46,591 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and has metal object in side wall

advise only to offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

advise play to steering wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,195 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 20 Oct 2014 38,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,055 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,468 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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YY59 FVB is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FVB, 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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YY59 FVB is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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