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AK58 YOV

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,274 mi
Last recorded79,274 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 79,274 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 74,948 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,828 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,547 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,766 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 73,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,557 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 72,556 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front outer cv boots damp with grease

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

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))

Unable to check offside rear wheel bearing (wheel binding)

Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,221 miles

Front knocking noise from front suspension but not detectable on test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is rotten and leaking through the corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 61,022 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,433 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 46,221 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 46,221 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 38,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 31,150 miles

Front tyre depths 3.0mm

Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,046 miles

front brake pads appear low ?

Fail 4 Sep 2013 27,046 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads appear low ?

Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,616 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 22,616 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,193 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 18,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK58 YOV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK58 YOV, 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 AK58 YOV registered?

AK58 YOV is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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