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GJ58 BYK

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,949 mi
Last recorded96,949 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 BYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 96,949 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidesx2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 96,930 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides from insides x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidesx2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 93,559 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 90,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,489 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 86,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,741 miles

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

under tray

Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,741 miles

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

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

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

under tray

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,462 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,923 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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GJ58 BYK is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ58 BYK, 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 GJ58 BYK registered?

GJ58 BYK is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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