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AO08 XYX

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,900 mi
Last recorded87,900 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 87,900 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 77,513 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 68,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 68,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 61,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 57,102 miles

Front wiper rubbers getting weak

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear exhaust mountings broken and had a temp repair made

Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,395 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 43,935 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 43,935 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Apr 2012 32,414 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,046 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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AO08 XYX is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO08 XYX, 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 AO08 XYX registered?

AO08 XYX is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is AO08 XYX safe to buy?

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