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GJ59 XWY

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,168 mi
Last recorded95,168 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 95,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,912 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 81,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,524 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

ns and os front bottom arm front bushes unbonding

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2018 69,524 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested as exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns and os number plate lights inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

ns and os front bottom arm front bushes unbonding

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2017 58,133 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Aug 2017 58,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,532 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2016 49,532 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,215 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,732 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,254 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 34,254 miles

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

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

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

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 XWY is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XWY, 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 XWY registered?

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

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