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AK08 SMB

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,638 mi
Last recorded161,638 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SMB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 161,638 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 161,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Body panel likely to become detached sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 149,894 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 134,611 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 131,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 123,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 121,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 111,819 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 111,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,430 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs rusty o/s/f fog lamp broken all tyres low

Fail 29 Jul 2013 90,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs rusty o/s/f fog lamp broken all tyres low

Pass 4 Aug 2012 68,815 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

nearside wiper blade split

offside front foglamp glass broken

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,669 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs pitted

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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AK08 SMB is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK08 SMB, 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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AK08 SMB is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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