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FY08 YOJ

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,330 mi
Last recorded100,330 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2022 100,330 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,788 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light lens missing

Nearside Front Strut mount has excessive play

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,804 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 89,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 80,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on increase of pressure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 15 May 2018 76,794 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 76,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 65,699 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 65,697 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,230 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 32,995 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,995 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,829 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,224 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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FY08 YOJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YOJ, 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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FY08 YOJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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