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GV08 ECJ

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,191 mi
Last recorded92,191 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 ECJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 92,191 miles

Both rear tyres damaged on sidewalls

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 92,190 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spare tyre fitted to nearside front (4.1.A.1a)

Both rear tyres damaged on sidewalls

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 83,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension clonks when pulling away but no wear/ play found in bushes or joints

Rear exhaust silencer has been supported using wire

Fail 25 Apr 2017 82,896 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension clonks when pulling away but no wear/ play found in bushes or joints

Rear exhaust silencer has been supported using wire

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,319 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,942 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,713 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,802 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 27,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,676 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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GV08 ECJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ECJ, 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 ECJ registered?

GV08 ECJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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