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GP08 RUR

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,892 mi
Last recorded114,892 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 RUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 114,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 90,147 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 87,774 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 87,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 84,146 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 84,140 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,095 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,132 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm), and wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,856 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 69,856 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,525 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 61,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 53,090 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 53,090 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,570 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,555 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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GP08 RUR is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GP08 RUR, 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 GP08 RUR registered?

GP08 RUR is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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