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FV08 ALO

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,652 mi
Last recorded121,652 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ALO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 121,652 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall split and cracking but no cords are visible

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 121,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall split and cracking but no cords are visible

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,835 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 120,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 119,633 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 119,633 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,694 miles

Offside Rear inner tyre edge starting to scrub.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 117,508 miles

coolant leak

internal headlight switch altered

rear exhaust silencer bracket/strap corroded and broken

Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,508 miles

coolant leak

internal headlight switch altered

rear exhaust silencer bracket/strap corroded and broken

Fail 24 Aug 2015 117,471 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak

internal headlight switch altered

rear exhaust silencer bracket/strap corroded and broken

Pass 20 Aug 2014 113,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, but system still supported.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 109,995 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 109,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 108,894 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,149 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,706 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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FV08 ALO is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV08 ALO, 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 FV08 ALO registered?

FV08 ALO is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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