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GJ59 YLR

2009 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,684 mi
Last recorded96,684 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 96,684 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 95,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 92,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,546 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,072 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 80,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 62,235 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort 52 Kgf

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,730 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 54,730 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,811 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished on sidewalls and around tread blocks

Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,424 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 40,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,997 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 18,453 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,847 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 YLR is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

GJ59 YLR is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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