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GL59 XJF

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,155 mi
Last recorded83,155 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,155 miles

surface corrosion in underside of vehicle body and suspension

Pass 9 Oct 2024 76,811 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 70,038 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 69,959 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Fail 20 Oct 2022 62,751 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Pass 27 Oct 2021 55,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 55,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,242 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 49,242 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 40,399 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 35,284 miles

front and rear brake disc faces - pitted.

front and rear sub frames and suspension components - corroded.

front tyres worn to 3mm.

Fail 1 May 2018 35,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear brake disc faces - pitted.

front and rear sub frames and suspension components - corroded.

front tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 33,924 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 27,187 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 22,125 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,770 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 13,414 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 XJF is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

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

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