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AF08 YFM

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,563 mi
Last recorded64,563 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 64,563 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Dripping heavily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant low. (Topped up prior to commencing test).

Engine oil not showing on dipstick. (Topped up prior to commencing test).

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. Front most bush starting to de laminate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre scrubbing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost exhaust silencer strap broken. (Exhaust still adequately supported). (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 59,460 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 53,282 miles

Nearside front bumper loose but secure

Nearside headlamp loose but secure

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

cv boot clips leaking grease

Pass 5 Mar 2022 48,452 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper loose

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 48,452 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper loose

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 42,303 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 39,038 miles

Offside Outer cv boot deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2019 36,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise engine oil leak

advise o/s front brake binding

Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,993 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 34,972 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 32,886 miles

Oil leak front of engine. ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 32,886 miles

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

Oil leak front of engine. ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,439 miles

oil leak from sump area.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,952 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 27,036 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,305 miles

Nearside front tyre very low on outer edge and perishing

Offside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 2 Apr 2013 23,305 miles

Nearside front tyre very low on outer edge and perishing

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)

Offside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,162 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,775 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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AF08 YFM is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF08 YFM, 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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AF08 YFM is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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