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EY08 RDZ

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,282 mi
Last recorded52,282 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 RDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,282 miles

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

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

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

clutch bites high

Fail 29 Jun 2022 52,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch bites high

Pass 25 Jun 2021 45,691 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 36,233 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 36,233 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 30,089 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 30,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 27,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,988 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 23 May 2016 18,235 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished

Fail 23 May 2016 18,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2015 12,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 12,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres are perrishing (tread ok)

scratching to screen

Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,608 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 12,608 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,219 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,067 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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EY08 RDZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EY08 RDZ, 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 EY08 RDZ registered?

EY08 RDZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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