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HG08 UWK

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,529 mi
Last recorded68,529 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,529 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 68,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,011 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 60,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 52,968 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,605 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight bind on n/s/r brake

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,018 miles

O/S/R Brake wheel stiff to turn by hand ADVISE INSPECTION

O/S/R Tyre cracks in outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jun 2013 28,014 miles

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

O/S/R Brake wheel stiff to turn by hand ADVISE INSPECTION

O/S/R Tyre cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,514 miles

front wipers poor

o/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,765 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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HG08 UWK is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HG08 UWK, 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 HG08 UWK registered?

HG08 UWK is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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