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WL09 LYJ

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,183 mi
Last recorded117,183 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 117,183 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy sml vibration in bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 117,182 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy sml vibration in bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 21 Dec 2017 104,460 miles

Nearside Front Significant wear to tyre on both edges

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front Significant wear to tyre on both edges

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 104,460 miles

Emissions not tested No measurable level of smoke emitted (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Significant wear to tyre on both edges

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front Significant wear to tyre on both edges

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 93,544 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,256 miles

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

inner / outer edges of both front tyres worn

Fail 21 Dec 2015 81,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

inner / outer edges of both front tyres worn

Pass 23 Dec 2014 75,277 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 75,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,707 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 42,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LYJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

WL09 LYJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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