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CV08 WGU

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,498 mi
Last recorded83,498 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 WGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 83,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 78,672 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,672 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jul 2021 75,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases welding marks by catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

service light on dash

Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

no coolant in headertank

service light on dash

signs of welding bottom of catalyst

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,069 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Upper shockabsorber mounting stiff

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front Upper shock absorber mounting stiff

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

Rear brake discs corroded

battery loose

Fail 19 Feb 2019 73,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Upper shockabsorber mounting stiff

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front Upper shock absorber mounting stiff

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

Rear brake discs corroded

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

battery loose

Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,833 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to tread

Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,709 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,583 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 65,582 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 Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,994 miles

cut in nearside front tyre,but not down to cords.

Fail 31 May 2014 57,994 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

cut in nearside front tyre,but not down to cords.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 47,544 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 38,044 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,458 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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CV08 WGU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV08 WGU, 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 18 years old, this Citroen C2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV08 WGU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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