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DV08 HGX

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,051 mi
Last recorded97,051 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,051 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various repairs to exhaust system

Fail 12 Apr 2023 97,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various repairs to exhaust system

Pass 8 Jun 2019 74,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers x 2 corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 70,389 miles

Central exhaust silencer weld cracked

Fail 25 May 2018 70,389 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central exhaust silencer weld cracked

Pass 31 May 2017 64,124 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases middle

Fail 30 May 2017 64,124 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases middle

Pass 2 Apr 2016 54,148 miles

eml on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,385 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 38,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 20,619 miles

Front brake discs rusty on surfaces

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,068 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,372 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted inner face

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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DV08 HGX is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV08 HGX, 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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DV08 HGX is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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