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ET57 GVX

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,366 mi
Last recorded132,366 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 GVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 132,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 125,282 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 119,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 112,758 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 108,462 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 104,407 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 100,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner trims loose

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer

coolant low

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,546 miles

Spare tyre defective at risk of bursting ()

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,673 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,343 miles

spare tyre splitting

Fail 24 Mar 2016 67,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

spare tyre splitting

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,118 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 56,118 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,367 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 43,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 43,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre wearing low inner edges,both rear tyre walls slightly cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2014 43,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre wearing low inner edges,both rear tyre walls slightly cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,668 miles

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

wiper blades in poor condition[split on ends]

Fail 21 Jan 2013 37,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

wiper blades in poor condition[split on ends]

Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,238 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 30,985 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,985 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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ET57 GVX is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ET57 GVX, 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 ET57 GVX registered?

ET57 GVX is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is ET57 GVX safe to buy?

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