2009 Citroën C2 · 8,333 MOT tests
2009 Citroën C2 reliability
2009 Citroën C2s fail 48.5% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 C2 years (8,333 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C2s: 47.7%)
- 48.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C2s: 47.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 77,313
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,333
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 15% of tests fail here (189% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Citroën C2
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.7%
- Suspension21%
- Body, chassis and structure15%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.5%
- Brakes10.6%
- Tyres7.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.38%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 7.28%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 6.46%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.37%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.89%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.62%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.2%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.46%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.59%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.79%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.77%)
Is a 2009 Citroën C2 reliable?
2009 Citroën C2s fail 48.5% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 C2 years (8,333 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Citroën C2 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.38% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.28% of tests), position lamp not working (6.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Citroën C2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Citroën C2 shows 77,313 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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