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EJ09 XAE

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,557 mi
Last recorded126,557 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 XAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 126,557 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 126,557 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 126,102 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 126,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 122,701 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 119,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

drivers door check strap defective

Fail 24 Aug 2021 119,231 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

drivers door check strap defective

Pass 27 Jul 2020 116,157 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,606 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,575 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,414 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,025 miles

Both rear tyres have outer tread wear

Rear exhaust support band is corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,119 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2013 61,262 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 45,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XAE is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

EJ09 XAE is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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