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GJ59 YTO

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,825 mi
Last recorded75,825 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 70,508 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,459 miles

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 13 Oct 2022 67,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,929 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,929 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 61,911 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,960 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 48,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,994 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,291 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 24,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2 sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,179 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,895 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 20,282 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 14,830 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 14,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,962 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 10,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YTO is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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