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GJ59 YTL

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,933 mi
Last recorded70,933 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 70,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 70,933 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 69,463 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 69,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively perished split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury quarter panel and bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 68,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 66,327 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,184 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 61,970 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 61,214 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 59,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,221 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 56,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,720 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 53,720 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,499 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 48,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,205 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 32,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 12,281 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 YTL is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

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

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