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CA59 GWL

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,639 mi
Last recorded118,639 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 GWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 118,639 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 118,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and Boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 115,158 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 115,151 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 113,525 miles

all rear seats removed

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2022 112,990 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2021 111,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2021 111,985 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 111,094 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 111,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 108,570 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 108,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,618 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 91,616 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,922 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 75,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,149 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.mm outter edge 175/65/14

both front brake disc,s worn and lipped on inner faces

Fail 11 Dec 2015 59,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.mm outter edge 175/65/14

both front brake disc,s worn and lipped on inner faces

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 48,981 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,428 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,014 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 26,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CA59 GWL is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA59 GWL, 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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CA59 GWL is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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