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PJ59 MXL

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,548 mi
Last recorded38,548 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 MXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 38,548 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 30,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 26,448 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 26,448 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 23,685 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 23,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 21,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

clutch worn.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 19,258 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 17,897 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 17,897 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 17,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracks

Offside Front Tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls cracks

Fail 1 Nov 2016 17,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracks

Offside Front Tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls cracks

Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,478 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 14,394 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 12,242 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,141 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 MXL is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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