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GJ59 VWS

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

38,619 mi
Last recorded38,619 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 VWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 May 2022 38,619 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

boot full

coolant level below min

Pass 8 Apr 2021 36,651 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 36,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,427 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 35,427 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 34,457 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 34,457 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,211 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 32,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,164 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 29,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,543 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 27,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 27,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs displayed braking fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system no power steering (2.3.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault random air bag light display (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre leaking due to being perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,370 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F tyre perished

O/S/R tyre perished

Fail 12 Sep 2014 23,370 miles

Offside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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)

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F hub assembly contaminated with grease

O/S/F tyre perished

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,128 miles

N/S/R tyre persished on sidewall

O/S/F tyre persished on sidewall

O/S/R tyre persished on sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2013 20,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre persished on sidewall

O/S/F tyre persished on sidewall

O/S/R tyre persished on sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2012 15,538 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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GJ59 VWS 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 47.4%.

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 GJ59 VWS, 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 GJ59 VWS registered?

GJ59 VWS is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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