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GV08 HUU

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,258 mi
Last recorded50,258 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 50,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2025 50,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2024 50,053 miles

Front brake discs corroded

General underbody corrosion present

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2024 50,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

General underbody corrosion present

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2023 49,176 miles

Offside front suspension drop link dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 46,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 44,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 42,702 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 42,698 miles

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,843 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded strap (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 41,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,221 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,675 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge .

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Slight play in N/S/F drop link

Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,420 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 33,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 29,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 29,234 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,169 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,766 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 HUU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HUU, 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 HUU registered?

GV08 HUU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is GV08 HUU safe to buy?

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