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DY08 XVA

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,409 mi
Last recorded82,409 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 XVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 82,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 80,169 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,236 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,882 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,630 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,506 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 52,047 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 52,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,910 miles

Engine management light On

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 44,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light On

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 May 2015 44,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,560 miles

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

nearside front wheel arch liner insecure

rear exhaust silencer support bracket snapped but supported by another

Fail 26 Mar 2014 40,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front wheel arch liner insecure

rear exhaust silencer support bracket snapped but supported by another

Pass 18 Jan 2013 36,058 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread area also inner sidewall,

nearside rear tyre perished & worn

Fail 16 Jan 2013 36,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread area also inner sidewall,

nearside rear tyre perished & worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,752 miles

both front brake dics inner faces worn/corroded

nearside front tyre inner side wall damaged

nearside rear road wheel damaged

offside fornt wing mirror damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2011 28,752 miles

offside fornt wing mirror damaged

nearside rear road wheel damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake dics inner faces worn/corroded

nearside front tyre inner side wall damaged

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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DY08 XVA is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY08 XVA, 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 DY08 XVA registered?

DY08 XVA is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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