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GV59 FEJ

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,899 mi
Last recorded76,899 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 FEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 76,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front Brake Discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 76,898 miles

Windscreen washer not working both washer jets not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front Brake Discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,415 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 72,335 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,246 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 69,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,234 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 69,234 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,817 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 60,935 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,548 miles

Oil leak ()

advise front brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 54,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

advise front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,059 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,673 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,046 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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GV59 FEJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV59 FEJ, 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 GV59 FEJ registered?

GV59 FEJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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