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EA08 MKL

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,275 mi
Last recorded121,275 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 MKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 121,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 117,135 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 117,134 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 103,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,877 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,844 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,158 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,434 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 74,417 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 63,250 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 57,560 miles

sump has excessive corrosion and has started to leak oil

Fail 3 May 2016 57,560 miles

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

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

sump has excessive corrosion and has started to leak oil

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 50,957 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 43,280 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,104 miles

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

osf ,nsr and osr tyres show slighty perrished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,296 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 8,352 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 8,352 miles

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

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

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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EA08 MKL is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA08 MKL, 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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EA08 MKL is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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