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GJ58 RUV

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,917 mi
Last recorded71,917 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 RUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,917 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 67,327 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,739 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 61,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,887 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 49,234 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported securing bracket rotten. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,615 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 45,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,110 miles

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 18 Sep 2014 34,110 miles

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

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,278 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2013 26,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,825 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 RUV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ58 RUV, 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 RUV is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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