2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Diesel · C2 SWJ
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 164,697 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C2 SWJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 164,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
C2 SWJ Mileage History
- 28/09/201228,096 mi
- 08/10/201339,963 mi+11,867 mi
- 26/09/201453,182 mi+13,219 mi
- 25/09/201564,486 mi+11,304 mi
- 26/10/201677,132 mi+12,646 mi
- 28/10/201677,276 mi+144 mi
- 25/10/201786,818 mi+9,542 mi
- 28/09/201896,556 mi+9,738 mi
- 25/10/2019108,923 mi+12,367 mi
- 01/11/2019109,032 mi+109 mi
- 29/10/2020116,791 mi+7,759 mi
- 02/11/2020116,844 mi+53 mi
- 29/10/2021124,409 mi+7,565 mi
- 01/11/2022134,488 mi+10,079 mi
- 03/11/2023144,482 mi+9,994 mi
- 03/11/2023144,482 mi
- 30/10/2024154,502 mi+10,020 mi
- 23/10/2025164,697 mi+10,195 mi
Average of roughly 10,454 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
C2 SWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (C2 SWJ) between September 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI LANCER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Wheel Arch Rust(Moderate)
Corrosion often starts in the rear arches where mud and salt get trapped behind the lip.
- CVT Transmission Whine(Moderate)
The CVT gearbox can develop a whine if the fluid is old or the transmission has been overheated.
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