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GJ59 YMD

2009 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,424 mi
Last recorded143,424 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 143,424 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 134,554 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 134,551 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 123,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 110,734 miles

Front windscreen is cracked but not obstructing drivers vision

Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 61,707 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 61,707 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 59,314 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,369 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,388 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 53,388 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,153 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 YMD is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

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

Is GJ59 YMD safe to buy?

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