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CV08 OYY

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,998 mi
Last recorded70,998 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 OYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,998 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bearing dry/clicking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 70,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bearing dry/clicking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door check strap ineffective

both front strut top bearings deteriorating

both front wiper blade rubbers split

rear silencer bracket detached

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 16 Oct 2017 68,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part detached from guide (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door check strap ineffective

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

both front strut top bearings deteriorating

both front wiper blade rubbers split

rear silencer bracket detached

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,413 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 67,413 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2013 57,975 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 49,476 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 33,883 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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CV08 OYY is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CV08 OYY, 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 CV08 OYY registered?

CV08 OYY is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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