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GF08 JVA

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,523 mi
Last recorded143,523 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 JVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,523 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 143,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 140,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 x 15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 140,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 x 15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 139,173 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing

spare wheel carrier deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2017 133,746 miles

knocking noise from suspension

offside front inner wheel arch lose

Fail 18 Sep 2017 133,746 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

knocking noise from suspension

offside front inner wheel arch lose

Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,926 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Sep 2015 120,717 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 118,289 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 118,287 miles

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

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 99,210 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 86,825 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 86,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 62,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 62,745 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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GF08 JVA is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF08 JVA, 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 GF08 JVA registered?

GF08 JVA is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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