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EW02 EMM

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,620 mi
Last recorded112,620 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW02 EMM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 112,620 miles

check strap o/s/f

n/s/f inner brake pad

n/s/f upper drop link rubber

n/s/r tyre cttl

o/s/f tyre cttl

o/s/r tyre cttl

play o/s/f drop link

sun visor

Fail 22 Oct 2020 112,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

check strap o/s/f

n/s/f inner brake pad

n/s/f upper drop link rubber

n/s/r tyre cttl

o/s/f tyre cttl

o/s/r tyre cttl

play o/s/f drop link

sun visor

Pass 25 Apr 2019 104,675 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on edges

os and ns rear inner sills corroding

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

Fail 25 Apr 2019 104,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on edges

os and ns rear inner sills corroding

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,079 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 98,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,519 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 93,515 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (inner faces) (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre approx 2mm

Fail 1 Aug 2016 86,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (inner faces) (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre approx 2mm

Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,188 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroding

nsf coil spring corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 74,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs corroding

nsf coil spring corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,936 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 64,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,712 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,973 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 41,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2011 28,762 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise frt disks slightly pited

car only just met emissions

o\s wiper split on ends

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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EW02 EMM is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EW02 EMM, 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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EW02 EMM is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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