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WU59 PLJ

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,134 mi
Last recorded60,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 PLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,134 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,135 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 52,135 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 46,129 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 46,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,468 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 40,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,231 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 35,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 30,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 27,605 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,412 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,279 miles

Front tyre side wall cracked

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four tyre walls showing signs of deteriotion(small cracks)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 21,083 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four tyre walls showing signs of deteriotion(small cracks)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 9,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 9,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,663 miles

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 14,187 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 14,187 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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WU59 PLJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WU59 PLJ, 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 WU59 PLJ registered?

WU59 PLJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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