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ET57 HGN

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 HGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,783 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 83,783 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,588 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 77,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,533 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,323 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 1 Aug 2017 71,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,117 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 61,115 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 52,568 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 52,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,496 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,963 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,338 miles

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

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

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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ET57 HGN is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ET57 HGN, 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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ET57 HGN is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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