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DS08 GKX

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,792 mi
Last recorded69,792 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 GKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 69,792 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 65,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 59,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 59,829 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 57,171 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 54,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,331 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 44,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,514 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 19 Nov 2016 42,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 40,060 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 37,232 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,319 miles

osr and nsr tyres showing age cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,557 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,317 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 19,317 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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DS08 GKX is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DS08 GKX, 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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What year was DS08 GKX registered?

DS08 GKX is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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The MOT history for DS08 GKX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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