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GL59 MGE

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,196 mi
Last recorded59,196 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 MGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 59,196 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 50,873 miles

Offside Front tyre has several samll splits on inner sidewall

Fail 22 Dec 2015 50,873 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre has several samll splits on inner sidewall

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 40,467 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 40,386 miles

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

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

engine coolant level low

exhaust back box mounting strap corroded and broken

Pass 17 Dec 2013 28,799 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perishing.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 28,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres sidewalls perishing.

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

Offside front tyre sidewall perishing.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,377 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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GL59 MGE is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL59 MGE, 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 GL59 MGE registered?

GL59 MGE is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is GL59 MGE safe to buy?

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