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GF08 LHB

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,633 mi
Last recorded117,633 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,633 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Section of seat belt covered in tape not allowing full inspection of belt

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 117,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Section of seat belt covered in tape not allowing full inspection of belt

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 116,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 116,732 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective both rear and one middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,182 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,564 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 105,551 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 96,834 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 93,123 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 89,535 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 5 May 2017 89,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2016 83,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 61,938 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 50,314 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyres deteriorating

Rear exhaust mounting badly corroroed

Fail 21 Feb 2014 50,313 miles

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

Both front & nearside rear tyres deteriorating

Rear exhaust mounting badly corroroed

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,225 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 45,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine missfiring and engine fault light on

Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,227 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,184 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 LHB is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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