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PY09 GXN

2009 Citroen C2

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 GXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 104,331 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside also cracking/perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 104,320 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside also cracking/perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,162 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 103,162 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 101,937 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 101,937 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 100,760 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 100,758 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 99,280 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 99,278 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,603 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

grease on both outer cv gaiters

Fail 7 Dec 2020 97,602 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

grease on both outer cv gaiters

Pass 23 Dec 2019 95,646 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 88,433 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 75,602 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,002 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,006 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,244 miles

Front brake discs have slight surface corrosion

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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PY09 GXN is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel 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 PY09 GXN, 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 PY09 GXN registered?

PY09 GXN is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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