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GU08 MXJ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

796,749 mi
Last recorded796,749 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 MXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 796,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 70,715 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 70,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,226 miles

both rear tyres are close to the legal limit

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,226 miles

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

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

both rear tyres are close to the legal limit

Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,493 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 49,493 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount broken (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,471 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 19,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,867 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres low

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

n/s/r bumpstop missing

rear exhaust silencer support strap broken but still supported

Fail 6 Mar 2014 34,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres low

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

n/s/r bumpstop missing

rear exhaust silencer support strap broken but still supported

Fail 8 Mar 2013 29,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,469 miles

both rear tyres and offside front are heavily perished and cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,524 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 18,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MXJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MXJ, 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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GU08 MXJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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