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PJ09 ZBO

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,824 mi
Last recorded70,824 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 ZBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 70,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 70,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 62,557 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 62,557 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 57,629 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 53,490 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 50,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 50,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,156 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 41,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 39,102 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edge worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Rear under vehicle covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 35,388 miles

n/s front tyer has damage to outer side wall but cordes are not exposed

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 35,388 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

n/s front tyer has damage to outer side wall but cordes are not exposed

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,056 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 31,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside wing mirror glass broken

Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,559 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 17,999 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 9,510 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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PJ09 ZBO is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ09 ZBO, 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 PJ09 ZBO registered?

PJ09 ZBO is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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