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GV08 UOW

2008 Citroen C2

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,108 mi
Last recorded107,108 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 107,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 100,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 94,844 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 88,352 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 88,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On Full Lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On Full Lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,515 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 77,476 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,262 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,488 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 60,582 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 56,241 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 56,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 46,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,518 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,349 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 35,688 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smeary

nearside front tyre depth getting low on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2011 27,089 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 UOW is a 2008 Citroen C2 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

GV08 UOW is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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