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YY59 UEJ

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,934 mi
Last recorded85,934 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 85,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity foggy (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective soft

Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,504 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 85,488 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 84,843 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,832 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 83,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 82,810 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,540 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front exhaust mounting 1 of 2 (front) missing

Fail 6 Jan 2020 72,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached cv joint breaking up (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front exhaust mounting 1 of 2 (front) missing

Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,308 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 47,301 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,531 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 43,065 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,020 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 42,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,904 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,871 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 25,546 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 UEJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

YY59 UEJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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