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GJ59 YTG

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,855 mi
Last recorded112,855 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 112,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 112,855 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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 Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor on the driver’s side that cannot be stowed in the ‘off screen’ position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 97,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front door check strap damaged

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel buckled

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking advise replacement

bonnet stay missing

chip in front window screen

engine oil leak

sunvisor insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2018 97,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front brake disc worn/corroded advise replacement

Front wiper blades in poor condition, strongly advise replacement

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front door check strap damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn heavy outer edge, strongly advise replacement

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel buckled

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking advise replacement

bonnet stay missing

chip in front window screen

engine oil leak

sunvisor insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2017 84,169 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 84,169 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,666 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 70,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,566 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,192 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyre walls cracking.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,317 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,468 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 YTG is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

GJ59 YTG is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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