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GF08 LGV

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,462 mi
Last recorded98,462 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 98,462 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 98,462 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,110 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 90,110 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,473 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 75,473 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,044 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 57,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres are perished

Fail 21 Aug 2013 45,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,982 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 44,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,630 miles

child car seat installed to nearside rear seat at time of test not allowing full inspoection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2012 35,627 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child car seat installed to nearside rear seat at time of test not allowing full inspoection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2011 31,649 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 LGV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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