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GD08 HCG

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,046 mi
Last recorded102,046 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 HCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,046 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 102,046 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,659 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 90,659 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,278 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 88,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,814 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,136 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,150 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,673 miles

Both rear tyres, sidewalls perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,829 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,675 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust hanger damaged but has had a repair

slight play in o/s/f steering joints

Fail 17 Sep 2014 41,675 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust hanger damaged but has had a repair

slight play in o/s/f steering joints

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,075 miles

front discs rusty end lipped

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 35,074 miles

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front discs rusty end lipped

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,523 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 31,349 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front wiper blades splitting

O/s/r tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Unable to see condition of o/s lower arm balljoint gaitor due to grease coverage from cv gaitor

Fail 23 Aug 2011 27,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

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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GD08 HCG is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GD08 HCG, 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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GD08 HCG is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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