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GJ59 YLZ

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,664 mi
Last recorded30,664 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 30,664 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp / clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,357 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 27,987 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 26,856 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 26,376 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 25,783 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 25,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 25,501 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 24,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,786 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,983 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,844 miles

offside front headlamp

Pass 20 Sep 2013 13,347 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,024 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 YLZ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

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

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