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GF59 ZZJ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,965 mi
Last recorded69,965 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 ZZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 69,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 69,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 63,493 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 60,154 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 55,679 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured AND REAR ORANGE BULBS REQ (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 55,679 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured AND REAR ORANGE BULBS REQ (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BIG END CLIP SNAPPED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,933 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BIG END CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 45,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working ON WHEN TAPPED (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BIG END CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,457 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,758 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BIG END TIE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 32,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BIG END TIE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,445 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 25,357 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 25,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 21,718 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 21,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 18,800 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2014 18,792 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 15,866 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 11,024 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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GF59 ZZJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

GF59 ZZJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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