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GJ08 CEA

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,614 mi
Last recorded99,614 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 CEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 99,614 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted, rear brake discs excessively corroded, slightly scored.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak.

n/sa/f tyre has slight cracking in tread.

o/s/f headlamp aim slightly too far to the left.

o/s/r tyre has a serious tear on outer sidewall.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,064 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 98,062 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Osr bump stop missing

Fail 25 Feb 2014 92,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

offside front tyre has a cut to the sidewall

offside rear brake hose in poor condition

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,801 miles

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

offside front tyre has a cut to the sidewall

offside rear brake hose in poor condition

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,893 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust in a secure possision

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside rear of vehicle has damage

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,438 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,153 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 58,153 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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GJ08 CEA is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJ08 CEA, 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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GJ08 CEA is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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