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GF08 LGA

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,346 mi
Last recorded153,346 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 153,346 miles

Injector chuffing

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around the reg bulbs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 153,333 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Corner not secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OS & NS (4.1.4 (b))

Injector chuffing

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around the reg bulbs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 152,189 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 152,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 149,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 142,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 138,032 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 138,032 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 137,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping/out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 137,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure located incorrectly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping/out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 135,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping/out of shape

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 130,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping/out of shape

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 130,724 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping/out of shape

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 125,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlight clip broken but headlight still secure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape/stepping

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

Oil leak Possibly sump gasket

Pass 9 May 2017 121,135 miles

exhaust silencer badly corroded plus silencer mount

Fail 8 May 2017 121,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust silencer badly corroded plus silencer mount

Pass 10 May 2016 103,100 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 55,746 miles

both rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape

front discs poor condition

o/s rear shock absorber slight mist of oil

Pass 30 May 2013 45,424 miles

both front anti roll bar links slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

limited vision front brake pads

rear tyres slight perrishing on sidewalls

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,809 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 LGA is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LGA, 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 LGA is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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