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DE08 ZTC

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,270 mi
Last recorded101,270 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,270 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres are winter tyres

internal bonnet release lever insecure

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Fail 25 Oct 2017 97,871 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres are winter tyres

internal bonnet release lever insecure

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,916 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 94,916 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 94,916 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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,651 miles

Front discs corroded

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,080 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,080 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,052 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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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DE08 ZTC is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 ZTC, 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 DE08 ZTC registered?

DE08 ZTC is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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