2009 Citroen C2 1.1L Petrol · WN59 FKP
2009 Citroen C2 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 78,951 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C2
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN59 FKP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2021
- 78,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN59 FKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C2 (WN59 FKP) between January 2013 and November 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WN59 FKP Mileage History
- 14/01/201318,529 mi
- 03/03/201425,629 mi+7,100 mi
- 04/03/201425,636 mi+7 mi
- 11/05/201531,454 mi+5,818 mi
- 20/05/201635,666 mi+4,212 mi
- 20/05/201635,666 mi
- 26/04/201753,272 mi+17,606 mi
- 26/04/201753,272 mi
- 15/11/201862,068 mi+8,796 mi
- 25/10/201966,824 mi+4,756 mi
- 04/11/201967,019 mi+195 mi
- 29/10/202072,401 mi+5,382 mi
- 09/11/202072,615 mi+214 mi
- 12/11/202178,864 mi+6,249 mi
- 25/11/202178,951 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 6,818 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: CITROEN C2
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- SensoDrive automated gearbox actuator failure and shift refusal(Serious)
The automated manual SensoDrive gearbox fitted to 1.4 and 1.6 VTR models suffers from electronic clutch actuator motor fatigue, sensor degradation and software lockouts. The gearbox hesitates, changes gear abruptly, refuses to engage reverse, or locks the car in neutral with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- Front suspension coil spring snapping(Serious)
Shared with the C3 Mk1 on the PF1 platform, the front coil springs are highly vulnerable to corrosion from UK road salt and fatigue from speed cushions. The lower coil fractures suddenly, creating a severe knocking sound and risking tyre puncture if the sharp broken coil makes contact with the tyre carcass.
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- SensoDrive automated gearbox actuator failure and shift refusalSerious
The automated manual SensoDrive gearbox fitted to 1.4 and 1.6 VTR models suffers from electronic clutch actuator motor fatigue, sensor degradation and software lockouts. The gearbox hesitates, changes gear abruptly, refuses to engage reverse, or locks the car in neutral with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- Front suspension coil spring snappingSerious
Shared with the C3 Mk1 on the PF1 platform, the front coil springs are highly vulnerable to corrosion from UK road salt and fatigue from speed cushions. The lower coil fractures suddenly, creating a severe knocking sound and risking tyre puncture if the sharp broken coil makes contact with the tyre carcass.
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