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GJ59 YMV

2009 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,382 mi
Last recorded82,382 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 82,382 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2025 82,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,198 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2024 80,198 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 77,175 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 71,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 71,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,153 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,409 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 60,408 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 57,382 miles

Front tyres cracked on sidewalls not deep enough to reach ply cords and wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply cords

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box exhaust bracket broken exhaust system is secure

Fail 21 Sep 2017 57,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres cracked on sidewalls not deep enough to reach ply cords and wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply cords

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box exhaust bracket broken exhaust system is secure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,188 miles

Rear Inner both tyres cracked on inner walls not deep enough to reach ply cords Pass/Advise

Fail 22 Sep 2016 53,188 miles

Rear Inner both tyres cracked on inner walls not deep enough to reach ply cords Pass/Advise

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,228 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,819 miles

Slight Cut To N.S.F Tyre On Outer Sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2013 35,714 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,381 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 27,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

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 YMV is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

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

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