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GV59 UPD

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,480 mi
Last recorded80,480 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 UPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 73,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

OS/F DOOR PENAL DAMAGED O/S/F WING DENT REAR BUMPPER DENT

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 73,479 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

OS/F DOOR PENAL DAMAGED O/S/F WING DENT REAR BUMPPER DENT

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 70,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 70,084 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))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 58,927 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,263 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,741 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 48,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,891 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded n/s & o/s front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 41,078 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 41,078 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,728 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded and broken but still adequately supported

Fail 6 Jan 2016 36,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded and broken but still adequately supported

Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,601 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2014 31,601 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 26,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 20,807 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 UPD is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

GV59 UPD is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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