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CY08 PYV

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,804 mi
Last recorded111,804 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 PYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,804 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 106,657 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 106,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 101,983 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 101,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,135 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,124 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 76,596 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,947 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,842 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,922 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

parking brake effiencys only just met

Fail 10 Jan 2014 44,922 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,979 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 38,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres to 2mm thread

drivers door exterior trim insecure

n/s/front tyre thread 1mm outer edge and 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/front tyre thread 1.6mm inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,652 miles

both front discs pitted

o/s/f heeadlamp unit slightly insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2012 29,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front discs pitted

both rear indicator bulbs slightly white

o/s/f heeadlamp unit slightly insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,319 miles

back of water pump housing leaking

both rear indicators slightly white

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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CY08 PYV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CY08 PYV, 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 CY08 PYV registered?

CY08 PYV is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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