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GJ59 YML

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YML
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,712 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 61,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016
Fail 12 Aug 2016

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

Offside Inner Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,402 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded and snaped of but still suported by next hanger

Fail 5 Aug 2015 44,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded and snaped of but still suported by next hanger

Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,944 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiper split

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Aug 2014 37,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,943 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 28,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YML is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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