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ET57 GVZ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,546 mi
Last recorded72,546 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 GVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,546 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 72,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,348 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,908 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 24 Aug 2016 66,908 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,817 miles

O/s/r tyre 2mm.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,120 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2014 54,228 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,695 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 44,685 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 35,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 35,158 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,071 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 GVZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

ET57 GVZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is ET57 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 GVZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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