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GF08 LFU

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,508 mi
Last recorded88,508 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,508 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and Central (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Both Front Top Mountings (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,045 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 84,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,636 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,419 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 63,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 56,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 56,450 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,203 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,066 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 38,066 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,008 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,677 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,677 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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,032 miles

The front brake discs and brake pads are showing some signs of wear.

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 LFU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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