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HJ09 MJE

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,597 mi
Last recorded110,597 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 MJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 110,597 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 110,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 101,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 101,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 92,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2023 92,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,466 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 80,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,609 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,184 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,469 miles

nearside outer c.v gaitor temporary clip fitted advise new clip and gaitor required

Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,529 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,838 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 62,838 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,779 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 56,779 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Mar 2015 51,059 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 44,630 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,630 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,882 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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HJ09 MJE is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HJ09 MJE, 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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HJ09 MJE is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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