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GJ58 YTY

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,421 mi
Last recorded84,421 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 YTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,421 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 84,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,577 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 80,549 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,278 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 77,272 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 67,433 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,809 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 61,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,785 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2017 56,782 miles

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,079 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2016 53,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,988 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,144 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,111 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 37,109 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,328 miles

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

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 YTY is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YTY, 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 YTY is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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