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GU08 JVC

2008 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,092 mi
Last recorded91,092 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 JVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 91,092 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,352 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 84,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,412 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 79,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,619 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,597 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 71,597 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,534 miles

Air induction pipe (turbo joint) poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2019 67,534 miles

Air induction pipe (turbo joint) poor condition

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,434 miles

rust on rear coil springs

Fail 9 Aug 2018 66,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rust on rear coil springs

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,710 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 65,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,623 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 57,316 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Oct 2015 57,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle fronts (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,828 miles

chip in lower part of `a` zone of screen, may grow.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,528 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 35,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,242 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 22,338 miles

no smoke detected on eissions

Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,449 miles

nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge

slight bulge in nearside front tyre sidewall

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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GU08 JVC is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GU08 JVC, 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 GU08 JVC registered?

GU08 JVC is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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