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GL09 EWD

2009 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,608 mi
Last recorded126,608 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 EWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 126,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated At outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 117,612 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Video Recorder ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread only met the requirements (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 104,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Video Recorder ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread only met the requirements (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,951 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the central mirror ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases secondary skin badly corroded/split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread start to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 78,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, air fresher ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

metal object stuck behind the brake caliper carried on nearside front wheel

Fail 18 Dec 2021 78,236 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, air fresher ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

metal object stuck behind the brake caliper carried on nearside front wheel

Pass 4 Jan 2021 13,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Fail 4 Jan 2021 13,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2020 63,072 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,744 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 59,744 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,580 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 50,237 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,611 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,769 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 36,093 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,969 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 30,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GL09 EWD is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GL09 EWD, 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 GL09 EWD registered?

GL09 EWD is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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