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AP08 HLE

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,358 mi
Last recorded45,358 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 45,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,581 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 40,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 35,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 34,529 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 34,529 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Arm bent. (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 33,416 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 32,471 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 32,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 29,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 28,056 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,289 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 24,448 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 24,448 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 22,777 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 20,523 miles

All 4 tyre outer sidewalls perishing.

N/s wiperblade rubber starting to split.

Pass 21 May 2011 15,974 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs slightly corroded.

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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AP08 HLE is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP08 HLE, 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 AP08 HLE registered?

AP08 HLE is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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