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GJ59 XWL

2009 Citroen C2

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,221 mi
Last recorded87,221 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 XWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 87,221 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 87,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,318 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 83,318 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,071 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 82,071 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 81,573 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 81,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 78,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,229 miles

Spare tyre defective split to cords! ()

Fail 8 Oct 2019 67,228 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective split to cords! ()

front tyres worn to 3 mm!

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,405 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 59,345 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside and nearside! (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 51,748 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,072 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 47,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,865 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,070 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,560 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,901 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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GJ59 XWL is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Green with a 1,124cc 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 GJ59 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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