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GJ08 EXZ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,300 mi
Last recorded88,300 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 EXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 88,292 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 86,049 miles

Driver's door check strap missing

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 86,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door check strap missing

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Significant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 82,151 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Significant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,012 miles

NO OIL ON DIPSTICK, TOPPED UP

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,012 miles

NO OIL ON DIPSTICK, TOPPED UP

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 76,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush starting to come adrift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush starting to come adrift (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

weld on rear exhaust bracket partly broken

Fail 22 May 2017 76,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush starting to come adrift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush starting to come adrift (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

weld on rear exhaust bracket partly broken

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,759 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 62,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 May 2015 55,446 miles

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Fail 28 May 2015 55,427 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 47,114 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front outer cv gaiter loose but not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc close to excessive

rear seats down at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres perishing

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,672 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 26 Mar 2012 35,644 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)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads very low

front discs heavily worn and pitted

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 EXZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GJ08 EXZ, 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 EXZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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