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YY59 GTU

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,061 mi
Last recorded94,061 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 GTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,061 miles

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

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

offside door mirror taped up

Fail 23 Mar 2019 93,991 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

offside door mirror taped up

Pass 17 Mar 2018 79,535 miles

Nearside Rear has multiple cuts in side wall, but not deep enough to show cords

Fail 17 Mar 2018 79,535 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear has multiple cuts in side wall, but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,198 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 67,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,680 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,280 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 29,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,025 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 25,244 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,244 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 GTU is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY59 GTU registered?

YY59 GTU is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is YY59 GTU safe to buy?

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