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GJ08 EOY

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,668 mi
Last recorded96,668 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 EOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,668 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 96,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 19,706 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 80,137 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 80,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 73,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,992 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer support snappped, exhaust reasonbaly secure at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2014 62,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust silencer support snappped, exhaust reasonbaly secure at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,856 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,644 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 40,643 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,290 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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GJ08 EOY is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GJ08 EOY, 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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What year was GJ08 EOY registered?

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

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