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AV08 XCB

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,656 mi
Last recorded102,656 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,656 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight binding to offside rear brake

slight buckle to nearside front road wheel

wear to front brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2016 102,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight binding to offside rear brake

slight buckle to nearside front road wheel

wear to front brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,819 miles

damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

stonechips front screen

wear to front brake discs

Fail 3 Feb 2015 84,819 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

stonechips front screen

wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,848 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Fail 9 Dec 2013 73,848 miles

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wall damaged & bald on edges

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,599 miles

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 65,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,884 miles

child seat fitted near side rear

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 XCB is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XCB, 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 AV08 XCB registered?

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

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