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AB08 LNK

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,958 mi
Last recorded92,958 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 92,958 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust downpipe to centre joint has a slight blow

Pass 25 Jan 2024 64,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 58,068 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,324 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,064 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,734 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,334 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,505 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 13 May 2015 35,193 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 15 May 2014 31,285 miles

Nearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 31,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 28,952 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 28,952 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 26,251 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 26,231 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)

Pass 16 May 2011 23,547 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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AB08 LNK is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AB08 LNK, 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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AB08 LNK is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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