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GF59 RTO

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,116 mi
Last recorded129,116 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 RTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 129,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 124,912 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2020 124,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,330 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded badly

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,771 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 93,769 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) has come out of clipholder (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine undertray insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,955 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,621 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,045 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GF59 RTO is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF59 RTO, 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 GF59 RTO registered?

GF59 RTO is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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