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GJ59 YLS

2009 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,343 mi
Last recorded191,343 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YLS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 191,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 183,859 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 175,112 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Apr 2024 175,112 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 167,246 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 163,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 154,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 144,619 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 133,522 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 133,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 116,061 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 115,740 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,204 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,249 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,228 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting broken

front tyre's worn on edge's

Fail 15 Jan 2014 72,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,299 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,929 miles

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

Offside 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 YLS is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

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

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