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EJ09 DBU

2009 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,341 mi
Last recorded111,341 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 DBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 111,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2026 111,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 109,793 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 109,718 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 106,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,907 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 103,907 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear rear wiper split (washer jet taped in place)

Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,768 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in the Rack itself ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Spare tyre 176/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 94,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in the Rack itself ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Spare tyre 176/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,302 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,705 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,715 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,288 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,371 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,994 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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EJ09 DBU is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ09 DBU, 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 EJ09 DBU registered?

EJ09 DBU is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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