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EJ59 XSB

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,756 mi
Last recorded54,756 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 XSB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 54,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated lens causing the projected beam image to slightly defuse (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated lens causing the projected beam image to slightly defuse (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Rear silencers internal baffles breaking down (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 54,487 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass and mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 6 Feb 2024 54,217 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 54,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 53,814 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 53,247 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 53,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 52,691 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,036 miles

Nearside Outer cv boot has slight leak of grease

Offside Outer cv boot has slight leak of grease

Fail 5 Feb 2020 52,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer cv boot has slight leak of grease

Offside Outer cv boot has slight leak of grease

Pass 6 Feb 2019 49,233 miles

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters slightly damp with grease

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,955 miles

Front o/s & n/s outer driveshaft boots damp in grease

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished/puntured

Pass 18 Jan 2017 37,780 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight leak from clip

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,571 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,279 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wet test conditions

Fail 6 Feb 2014 31,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wet test conditions

Fail 28 Nov 2013 31,278 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,224 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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EJ59 XSB is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ59 XSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ59 XSB registered?

EJ59 XSB is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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