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YY59 OWV

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,387 mi
Last recorded105,387 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 OWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 105,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 101,327 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 29 Jun 2020 101,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,363 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 97,234 miles

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

both outer sills damaged

Fail 24 May 2018 97,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both outer sills damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,703 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 76,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,742 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 55,731 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,590 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 OWV is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

YY59 OWV is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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