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DL08 OLR

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,788 mi
Last recorded85,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 OLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,316 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 80,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,036 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 75,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and back section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,965 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 73,964 miles

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

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

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

coolant low

oil low

Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge uneven wear 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge uneven wear 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet pull broken but still releases

exhaust brackets broken but still being secured

Fail 9 Nov 2015 61,924 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge uneven wear 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge uneven wear 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet pull broken but still releases

exhaust brackets broken but still being secured

Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,955 miles

bonnet release catch insecure

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

rear wiper worn

Fail 11 Nov 2014 51,955 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet release catch insecure

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

rear wiper worn

Pass 8 Nov 2013 15,572 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 15,572 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,346 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,133 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 30,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DL08 OLR is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DL08 OLR, 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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DL08 OLR is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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