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BD08 HYN

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,009 mi
Last recorded92,009 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,009 miles

Center front exhaust support corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 92,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Center front exhaust support corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,745 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 80,463 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,463 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,957 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,957 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,623 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 53,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 53,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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BD08 HYN is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BD08 HYN, 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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BD08 HYN is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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