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AV08 YZZ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,092 mi
Last recorded143,092 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 143,092 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 143,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 135,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

Offside Front fog lamp broken & not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 135,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

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

Offside Front fog lamp broken & not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,881 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 125,881 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 118,015 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,969 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,748 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 111,748 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 107,863 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,463 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,744 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 89,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 89,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 78,939 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 68,413 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 56,383 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 56,379 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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 YZZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

AV08 YZZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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