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GV08 TKD

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,311 mi
Last recorded125,311 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 TKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 125,311 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 125,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 115,259 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 104,092 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 99,202 miles

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 30 May 2017 96,590 miles

brake discs and pads deteriorating

offside outer c.v. boot leaking

Fail 30 May 2017 96,589 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose hose insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs and pads deteriorating

offside outer c.v. boot leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,659 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 95,653 miles

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

Offside 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 Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 92,061 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 92,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,552 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,622 miles

Front brake discs heavy wear and rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2011 35,479 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs heavy wear and rusty

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

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

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 TKD is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GV08 TKD, 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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GV08 TKD is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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