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GJ08 MMV

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,839 mi
Last recorded65,839 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 MMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,839 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

rear wiper worn

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 61,593 miles

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

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

rear wiper worn

Fail 3 Aug 2022 61,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

rear wiper worn

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,511 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2020 55,859 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

one o/s front lower ball joint securing bolt upside down

rear wiper worn

Fail 23 Jul 2020 55,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

one o/s front lower ball joint securing bolt upside down

rear wiper worn

Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,961 miles

Alarm fault car self locks

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroded

N/S front tyre worn on edge middle 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,117 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 43,717 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 43,691 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,732 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 40,694 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 34,097 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,092 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,180 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 26,180 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,507 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 MMV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MMV, 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 MMV is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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