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CU08 LYC

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,014 mi
Last recorded119,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 119,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged & nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 119,014 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged & nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 116,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 116,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 114,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damage (evidence of previously run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 111,738 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 111,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly weaping

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 103,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,299 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 99,298 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 81,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 57,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,992 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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CU08 LYC is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU08 LYC, 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 CU08 LYC registered?

CU08 LYC is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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