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CX58 GZC

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,686 mi
Last recorded134,686 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 GZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 134,686 miles

Nearside Rear drum back plates corroded offside

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

surface corrosion rear underside

Fail 5 Oct 2020 134,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drum back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear drum back plates corroded offside

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

surface corrosion rear underside

Pass 15 Aug 2019 133,215 miles

both inner sills & rear chassis corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2018 130,789 miles

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

Rear chassie corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,889 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 123,885 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 115,305 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 115,302 miles

Brake performance not tested wheels binding (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,085 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,282 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 77,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,679 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 64,675 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,218 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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CX58 GZC is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CX58 GZC, 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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CX58 GZC is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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