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DU08 AJO

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,074 mi
Last recorded126,074 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 AJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 126,074 miles

ENGINE T/OVER IRRActick,,((2.54)),,175/65/14 x 4,,14 yr old/miles,,

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =2=BOTH=AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH =NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 125,666 miles

O/SILLS PLASTICS ,,((2,54)) 185/55/15 X 4,,REAR W/ARM MISSING

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =2=BOTH ARESA VHSC (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 125,665 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/SILLS PLASTICS ,,((2,54)) 185/55/15 X 4,,REAR W/ARM MISSING

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =2=BOTH ARESA VHSC (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 124,072 miles

185/55/15 X 4,,((2,54)),REAR W/ARM MISSING

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR CHASIS AREAS ,,,HSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 124,072 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel PARKING BRAKE (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding NSR & OSR =BOTH ,!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

185/55/15 X 4,,((2,54)),REAR W/ARM MISSING

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR CHASIS AREAS ,,,HSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 118,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 106,921 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 95,146 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 80,707 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 80,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,950 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 69,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,390 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 57,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,944 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 50,944 miles

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 13 Sep 2011 43,890 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 43,890 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 6,214 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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DU08 AJO is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DU08 AJO, 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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DU08 AJO is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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