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GJ08 XWC

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,776 mi
Last recorded51,776 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2018 51,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both more so in inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Strut top mounted incorrectly

Offside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,696 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 48,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened More so on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,466 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 36,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre perished side walls old tyre 2007

Pass 1 May 2013 26,857 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 26,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,123 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 XWC is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

GJ08 XWC is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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