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GY59 ZGE

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

49,996 mi
Last recorded49,996 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ZGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 49,996 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 48,607 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 48,604 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,306 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror ()

Fail 17 Jun 2022 46,304 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,560 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 43,559 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,301 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 42,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 40,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,738 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 36,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity boot inner securing band slightly insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2017 29,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section securing band deteriorated (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity boot inner securing band slightly insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,384 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 24,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,711 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 17,065 miles

Both rear tyres slightly degraded and slightly undulated.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear wheel slightly distroted.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 12,684 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 12,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 8,593 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 8,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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GY59 ZGE is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GY59 ZGE, 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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GY59 ZGE is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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