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PJ59 LXP

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,743 mi
Last recorded98,743 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 LXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 98,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 94,914 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 91,734 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 88,564 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,056 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 83,330 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,446 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 81,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,998 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 76,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,412 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 72,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front wishbone rear bush split

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 67,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wishbone rear bush split

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

exhaust blow middle to back box join

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,215 miles

slight exhaust blow from rear clamp

Fail 1 Dec 2015 61,215 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

slight exhaust blow from rear clamp

Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,392 miles

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

front and rear number plates beginning to delaminate

offside rear tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,773 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 46,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,627 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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PJ59 LXP 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 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ59 LXP, 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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PJ59 LXP is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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