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AV08 WHW

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,000 mi
Last recorded149,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 149,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jun 2025 145,469 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both len's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut's (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 145,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both len's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut's (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,487 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade smearing screen

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 26 May 2023 133,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both bump stops missing

Fail 25 May 2023 133,759 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both bump stops missing

Pass 23 May 2022 125,456 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 125,456 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 114,184 miles

Rear both bumpstops missing

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Jun 2021 114,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear both bumpstops missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jun 2020 107,774 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,601 miles

Rear both bumpstops missing

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

Fail 3 Apr 2018 77,116 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,885 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65r14 82t (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,802 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,148 miles

Oil sump corroded and leaking slightly.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 47,146 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)

Offside windscreen wiper deteriorated close to limit.

Oil sump corroded and leaking slightly.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,529 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

OIl sump slightly corroded.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,862 miles

Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining the legal limit is 1.6mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,830 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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AV08 WHW is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV08 WHW, 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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AV08 WHW is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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