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DV08 MKP

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,625 mi
Last recorded145,625 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 MKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 145,625 miles

crack in screen but does not effect drivers view

Pass 13 Oct 2023 139,541 miles

slight corrosion underside

slight play n/s track rod end

slight staining n/s outer cv gaiter

Fail 13 Oct 2023 139,541 miles

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

slight corrosion underside

slight play n/s track rod end

slight staining n/s outer cv gaiter

Pass 27 Aug 2022 137,003 miles

oil staining on engine

Pass 12 Aug 2021 133,003 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER ARCH LINERS INSECURE

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,098 miles

Rear shocks corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 127,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,258 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer bracket corrodded

Rear Spare wheel carrier corrodded

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 116,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer bracket corrodded

Rear Spare wheel carrier corrodded

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,969 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 91,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,694 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 71,694 miles

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,449 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 49,440 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 42,891 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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,891 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,433 miles

both rear tyres cracked but not showing cords at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2012 22,433 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres cracked but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,406 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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DV08 MKP is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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