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AP08 OEM

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,623 mi
Last recorded100,623 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 100,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 96,221 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 93,722 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 93,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 91,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 86,278 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 77,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut 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 19 Sep 2018 68,367 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 68,367 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,491 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 55,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 44,895 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,399 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 37,399 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 32,636 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,636 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,333 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiperblades deteriorating

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 OEM 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 AP08 OEM, 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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AP08 OEM is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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