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WL09 GDU

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,775 mi
Last recorded108,775 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 GDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 108,775 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Ball joint mounting to the arm! One of the three bolts is short, replacement advised!

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 108,775 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure to steering rack. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Ball joint mounting to the arm! One of the three bolts is short, replacement advised!

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 104,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,579 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside mirror cover damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2023 102,560 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated Excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated Excessive corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Cannot hear pump (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid slightly contaminated, dark in colour

Damage to nearside sill of body

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,587 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,531 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 95,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,172 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 94,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 94,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure at time of test

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 20 May 2019 89,411 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 81,870 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 81,870 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 72,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 72,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 59,386 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 19 May 2016 59,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,204 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops missing

o/s/f wiper split on ends

Fail 22 Apr 2014 39,342 miles

Nearside Front 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,342 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 29,711 miles

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

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)

rust bands on inner faces of front discs

Pass 16 May 2012 20,809 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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WL09 GDU is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WL09 GDU, 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 WL09 GDU registered?

WL09 GDU is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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