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HJ08 KNG

2008 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,698 mi
Last recorded83,698 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 KNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 83,698 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 83,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 82,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 80,626 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,949 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,185 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,125 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 66,911 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 58,224 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' several chips in screen (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,203 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front 2 chips in windscreen

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 40,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,542 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,911 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,988 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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HJ08 KNG is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ08 KNG, 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 HJ08 KNG registered?

HJ08 KNG is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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