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GU58 HLE

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,018 mi
Last recorded80,018 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 HLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 80,018 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 78,986 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S Wiper smearing slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,546 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 77,546 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,208 miles

offside rear light lens broken

Fail 29 Sep 2022 73,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear light lens broken

Pass 19 Mar 2022 71,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also getting low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit lens damaged.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,466 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn outer and has cuts to it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit damaged.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,073 miles

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

Nearside repeater damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 59,069 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside repeater damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,586 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,604 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,442 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,764 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,193 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,230 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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GU58 HLE is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU58 HLE, 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 GU58 HLE registered?

GU58 HLE is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is GU58 HLE safe to buy?

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