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GJ59 WJE

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,754 mi
Last recorded75,754 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 WJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,754 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 75,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/ Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 74,524 miles

Exhaust mounting defective At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,625 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 73,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 72,297 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,787 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 68,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,342 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front sun visor slack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (cracking on sidewalls) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine slight ()

exh brkt corroded

no bonnet stay

Fail 20 Jul 2016 66,254 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also sounds like something inside tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm. cracking inner wall/perishing/slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay is missing

front pipe exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,117 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 64,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 54,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 24,130 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 24,130 miles

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

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 WJE is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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