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CV08 XGZ

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 104,269 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

front lower rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 May 2021 104,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner brake discs corroded

front lower rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

offside outer cv gaiter leaking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 May 2020 100,522 miles

front arb links slightly worn

front inner discs corroded

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear wiper worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 May 2020 100,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front arb links slightly worn

front inner discs corroded

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear wiper worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,075 miles

Offside mirror glass damaged slightly

Service corrosion

Slight engine oil leak

Offside front arb link slightly worn

Fail 21 Mar 2019 99,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front arb link slightly worn

Offside mirror glass damaged slightly

Service corrosion

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,341 miles

Front inner brake discs corroded

Slight engine oil leak from behind timing belt cover

Pass 18 Mar 2017 93,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,627 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 85,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,093 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,898 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,808 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 XGZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV08 XGZ, 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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CV08 XGZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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