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GJ59 XWM

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,809 mi
Last recorded54,809 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 XWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 54,809 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet poor

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (both) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Sep 2025 54,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet poor

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (both) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 54,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear washer jet not working

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Sep 2024 54,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear washer jet not working

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 53,338 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 cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 52,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 51,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,948 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2020 50,948 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,835 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 45,835 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,644 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 43,644 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 41,804 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 41,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,806 miles

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

o/s/f wiper split at end

Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,579 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box mounting strap

Pass 1 Sep 2012 20,040 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 XWM is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver 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 XWM, 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 XWM is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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