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GF08 LFS

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,757 mi
Last recorded52,757 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 52,757 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 49,029 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,470 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 44,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre required inflating prior to test, possible puncture

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 26 Oct 2017 38,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre required inflating prior to test, possible puncture

Offside Front 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 exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,794 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 31,794 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have slight sidewall damage & nearside front worn to 3mm

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,630 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear tyres worn

Fail 21 Oct 2015 28,630 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear tyres worn

Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,118 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,060 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,443 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 14,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,457 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 LFS is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GF08 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

GF08 LFS is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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