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GV08 BXH

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,287 mi
Last recorded79,287 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,287 miles

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

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))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 79,283 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,616 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 73,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 72,057 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 72,057 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,485 miles

slight knocking from steering column but no play or wear detected.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 64,685 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)

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

slight knocking from steering column but no play or wear detected.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,258 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer hanger missing (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,998 miles

rear silencer bracket in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2016 57,989 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

rear silencer bracket in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,809 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 49,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 42,376 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GV08 BXH is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV08 BXH, 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 GV08 BXH registered?

GV08 BXH is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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