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GJ59 YNL

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,964 mi
Last recorded91,964 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,964 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 91,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 91,054 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,997 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 89,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 88,470 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 88,470 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,532 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 86,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,650 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 81,650 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,165 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2020 76,165 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both dip beams inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres void of tread on outer edge

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,700 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 68,700 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,497 miles

Front both tread depths getting low

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear tailgate wont open but checked items with rear seats down

Fail 2 Jan 2018 59,497 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam inop (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front both tread depths getting low

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear tailgate wont open but checked items with rear seats down

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,543 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 52,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,946 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,703 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 21,486 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 YNL is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YNL, 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 YNL registered?

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

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