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GF08 LKE

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 73,722 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 73,722 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,628 miles

Front DISCS CORRODED

Front INNER PADS LOW

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Front SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

Offside Rear BRAKES STARTING TO BIND SLIGHTLY

Fail 18 Oct 2024 69,628 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front DISCS CORRODED

Front INNER PADS LOW

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Front SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

Offside Rear BRAKES STARTING TO BIND SLIGHTLY

Fail 16 Jan 2024 69,591 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 67,320 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mounting has free play

Fail 12 Jan 2022 67,315 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 66,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight play in both strut top mountings front

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some compionents

Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 64,916 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,349 miles

Front and rear Exhaust mounting detached but system still supported

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,301 miles

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

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

Front exhaust mounting coroded & broken away. other mountings deteriorated

Spare wheel carrier not fully wound up

Fail 10 Aug 2017 62,296 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front exhaust mounting coroded & broken away. other mountings deteriorated

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

Spare wheel carrier not fully wound up

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting cracked/broken

Front brake discs inner faces coroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 61,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front & centre mountings broken away (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front brake discs inner faces coroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,495 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,967 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 50,747 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,279 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,133 miles

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2011 35,133 miles

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

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

spare wheel carrier insecure

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 LKE is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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