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GJ57 DVU

2007 Citroen C2

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,505 mi
Last recorded143,505 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 DVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 143,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 143,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 142,582 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 139,639 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 139,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 135,478 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wind screen cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2012 123,331 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wind screen cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2011 107,400 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 107,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 84,689 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GJ57 DVU is a 2007 Citroen C2 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,920 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 GJ57 DVU, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ57 DVU is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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