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GJ58 YUD

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

123,478 mi
Last recorded123,478 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 YUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 123,478 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area of exhaust . (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe heavily corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted both sides not allowing full inspection of sills.

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of body heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 119,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2019 119,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 109,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 109,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,605 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 98,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,134 miles

Cracking in front tyre treads

Lowering springs fitted

Steering slightly notchy

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,116 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 95,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,551 miles

engine light on

Fail 8 Dec 2014 89,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

low smoke emissions, no print out

Fail 11 Dec 2013 76,276 miles

Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front disc pads low?

low smoke emissions, no print out

Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,926 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

engine oil level low

Fail 13 Dec 2012 61,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Spare tyre defective

engine oil level low

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,911 miles

Both rear brake pipes damaged to calipers

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YUD is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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