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GF08 JVP

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,614 mi
Last recorded131,614 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 JVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 131,614 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 127,086 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 127,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 111,585 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 111,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 94,098 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 94,098 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 73,762 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 73,762 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2012 54,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 54,016 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 36,813 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,813 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 JVP is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP registered?

GF08 JVP is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is GF08 JVP safe to buy?

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