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AV08 YYO

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,411 mi
Last recorded82,411 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 82,411 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 79,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 77,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower COIL SPRING RUBBER MOUNT MISSING

Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,145 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,364 miles

off side front cv boot greasy but no splits found

Fail 8 Sep 2020 70,344 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

off side front cv boot greasy but no splits found

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,816 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,921 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 57,790 miles

brake pedal anti slip wearing

centre exhaust mount corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 57,788 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pedal anti slip wearing

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,786 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 43,637 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 35,459 miles

rear exhaust strap broken system still supported

Pass 11 May 2013 28,120 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 21,207 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 15,381 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 15,381 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 YYO is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV08 YYO, 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 YYO registered?

AV08 YYO is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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