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FY08 CAV

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,711 mi
Last recorded65,711 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 CAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,711 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm legal limit 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

advise slight noise on offside and nearside rear wheel bearing when wheels spun.

advise slight play in nearside front inner rack and pinion joint.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 58,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm legal limit 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advise slight noise on offside and nearside rear wheel bearing when wheels spun.

advise slight play in nearside front inner rack and pinion joint.

Fail 24 Oct 2015 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 55,505 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 55,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 53,020 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,706 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,360 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 41,688 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 41,688 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FY08 CAV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FY08 CAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 CAV registered?

FY08 CAV is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is FY08 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 CAV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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