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GL59 XJW

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,845 mi
Last recorded101,845 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 XJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 101,845 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 101,845 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 x brackets snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 97,838 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 97,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2022 93,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 93,460 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 80,455 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose deteriating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 80,455 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose deteriating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,156 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 78,156 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))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside hand brake low on effort

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,368 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm also cracking on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 74,368 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm also cracking on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,249 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,551 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 64,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

head lights on minimum setting

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,580 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,267 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

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

Offside front tyre worn on the edges

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 XJW is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

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

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