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GV08 UPL

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,306 mi
Last recorded104,306 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,306 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 104,306 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,582 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 95,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,737 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,102 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 82,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,947 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 71,945 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,443 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 22 Apr 2013 51,389 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)

both front tyres perished and cracked

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,211 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

Fail 23 Apr 2012 40,183 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

offside front tyre worn on outer edge but tread grooves on edges not worn as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,887 miles

slight damage to n/s and o/s front tyre outer sidewalls

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 UPL is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

GV08 UPL is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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