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GL59 MGJ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,412 mi
Last recorded59,412 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 59,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 57,512 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,823 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 53,674 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 51,345 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 51,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,438 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount in front of rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 47,934 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 47,934 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 45,358 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 45,357 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 42,163 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 42,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch wiper blade (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 inch wiper blade (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,966 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 39,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,945 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 32,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,165 miles

nearside front wiper blade split but still clears screen

offside front wiper blade deteriatred

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 MGJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 GL59 MGJ, 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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GL59 MGJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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