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GP57 VXN

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,917 mi
Last recorded111,917 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 111,917 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 109,466 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,212 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 102,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 102,659 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 101,349 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 11 Sep 2019 95,243 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Oct 2018 92,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 92,152 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,208 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISHBONE REAR BUSHES HAVE WEAR AND SLIGHT MOVEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 87,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT HANGER CORRODED SNAPPED (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported MIDDLE HANGER MISSING (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR HANGER CORRODED SNAPPED (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

ENGINE HAS A COOLANT LEAK HEADER TANK EMPTY

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISHBONE REAR BUSHES HAVE WEAR AND SLIGHT MOVEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,697 miles

both wishbone rear bushes starting to detatch

front discs corroded inside surface

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm worn on edge n/s/f tyre 2.6mm worn on edge

Fail 6 Dec 2016 81,696 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm tread 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm tread 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wishbone rear bushes starting to detatch

front discs corroded inside surface

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm worn on edge n/s/f tyre 2.6mm worn on edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,614 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 78,614 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,901 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 74,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,941 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,063 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,505 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,461 miles

front discs worn/lipped

front tyres worn close to limits

front/rear wiper blades split at ends

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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GP57 VXN is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GP57 VXN, 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 GP57 VXN registered?

GP57 VXN is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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