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DE57 GKO

2007 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,946 mi
Last recorded93,946 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 GKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 93,946 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 93,946 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 88,324 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 88,268 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 83,533 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 83,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,582 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

near side outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 81,582 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

near side outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 76,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 71,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 65,890 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 65,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 59,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside 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 18 Sep 2017 47,652 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 18 Sep 2017 47,652 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,071 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,714 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 23,714 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 14,642 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 9,207 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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DE57 GKO is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,920 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 DE57 GKO, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE57 GKO is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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