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GJ58 JYD

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,295 mi
Last recorded89,295 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 JYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 89,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,234 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 76,143 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 76,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 May 2019 73,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 73,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 70,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 67,834 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 67,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer strap (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 65,642 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 63,090 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,420 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2013 44,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer wall and wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 3 Dec 2012 29,926 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer wall and wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 7 Dec 2011 13,387 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 12,520 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 JYD 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 GJ58 JYD, 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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GJ58 JYD is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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