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GJ08 JZU

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,563 mi
Last recorded169,563 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 JZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 169,563 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 169,563 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 160,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 155,924 miles

Gearbox oil leak

both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2015 155,924 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2014 149,119 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 127,698 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

rear exhaust box band heavily corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 127,698 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

rear exhaust box band heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2012 103,363 miles

oil leaks

oil overfilled

oil pressure warning light on

rear pads worn low

rear tyres stepping in tread

wipers smearing

front discs corroded and worn

Fail 21 Oct 2012 103,363 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroded and worn

oil leaks

oil overfilled

oil pressure warning light on

rear pads worn low

rear tyres stepping in tread

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,889 miles

centre wheel caps fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 71,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre wheel caps fitted

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 JZU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JZU, 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 JZU registered?

GJ08 JZU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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