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YY59 SVZ

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,507 mi
Last recorded127,507 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 127,507 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 127,227 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 126,944 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,254 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,036 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 111,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,612 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,775 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,150 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 83,690 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 83,690 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,363 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 73,257 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2015 63,018 miles

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 Outer 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 51,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,090 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Nov 2012 26,643 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 26,643 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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YY59 SVZ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

YY59 SVZ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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