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GR57 CZJ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,341 mi
Last recorded50,341 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 CZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,341 miles

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

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

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 30 May 2019 46,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 42,042 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust box bracket is corroded & insecure

Service light is on

Fail 7 Jun 2017 41,883 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust box bracket is corroded & insecure

Service light is on

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,309 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 41,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" wiper blade (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" wiper blade (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,973 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,266 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,316 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 31,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 23,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge

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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GR57 CZJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc 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 GR57 CZJ, 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 GR57 CZJ registered?

GR57 CZJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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