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WP09 GBU

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,876 mi
Last recorded90,876 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 90,876 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 89,696 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 89,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 86,873 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 86,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 77,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,374 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration emissions test only just met requirements (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just passed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just passed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 73,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration emissions test only just met requirements (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just passed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just passed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 68,341 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN

Fail 22 May 2019 68,302 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2018 63,702 miles

Offside Front wiper smearing

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,933 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 13 Jun 2017 59,933 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,257 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,444 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust back box bracket fractured

Pass 22 May 2014 43,839 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 43,839 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 38,630 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 38,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 30,821 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 30,821 miles

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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WP09 GBU is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WP09 GBU, 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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WP09 GBU is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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