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GJ59 XVZ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,575 mi
Last recorded11,575 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 XVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 11,575 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 11,153 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 10,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 10,304 miles

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

Horn sounding weak.

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly leaking grease, no splits found.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to inside, no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to inside, no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to inside, no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 10,303 miles

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

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

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

Horn sounding weak.

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly leaking grease, no splits found.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to inside, no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to inside, no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to inside, no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 9,660 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread 3.8/3.8/4.6mm

nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres weathered, cracked and perished on inner and outer sidewalls

offside front tyre low on tread 3.6/3.5/3.5mm

nearside and offside front brake pads not coming in to full contact with the brake discs

Fail 29 Sep 2021 9,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (marked in yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all x4 tyres weathered, cracked and perished on inner and outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre low on tread 3.8/3.8/4.6mm

offside front tyre low on tread 3.6/3.5/3.5mm

nearside and offside front brake pads not coming in to full contact with the brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2020 9,328 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 10,684 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 8,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 8,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front driveshaft cv boot deteriorated

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

wiper blades split

Pass 27 Sep 2017 7,533 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2016 6,895 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 6,289 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 5,179 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 4,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 4,107 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 2,956 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 XVZ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ59 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

GJ59 XVZ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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