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GF08 LGN

2008 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,528 mi
Last recorded67,528 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2022 67,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 64,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 64,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine sump corroded and has oil leak

exhaust center and rear corroded

nearside front tyre on 3mm worn on edges and cracks in tread

offside outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2018 64,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 3mm wearing edges perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil sump heavily corroded slight leak

exhaust cat mount broken but exhaust still secure

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

offside and nearside front flexi brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

offside c/v boot slight deteriation

offside front tyre worn outer edge and perishing to tread and wall

rocker cover corroded and leaking

spare tyre under inflated

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 May 2018 64,184 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 3mm wearing edges perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil sump heavily corroded slight leak

exhaust cat mount broken but exhaust still secure

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

offside and nearside front flexi brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

offside c/v boot slight deteriation

offside front tyre worn outer edge and perishing to tread and wall

rocker cover corroded and leaking

spare tyre under inflated

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,287 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine sump corroded

front brake discs corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,287 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine sump corroded

front brake discs corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear sill damage

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

Offside Front brake sticking

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 62,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear sill damage

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

Offside Front brake sticking

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 56,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 56,503 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,318 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 48,318 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,903 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 LGN is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,124cc 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 LGN, 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 LGN is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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