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HJ08 OYZ

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,371 mi
Last recorded41,371 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 OYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 41,371 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 41,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 39,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 37,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 35,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Fail 12 Nov 2021 35,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,045 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,439 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust bracket insecure.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 31,439 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling wheel rim fouling track rod end (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Steering system fouling wheel rim fouling track rod end (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust bracket insecure.

rear tyres very close to inner wheel arch liners has been fouling but worn away now.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,120 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass slightly insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mount rusty

corrosion forming on suspension components

Fail 12 Apr 2018 29,120 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside wing mirror glass slightly insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mount rusty

corrosion forming on suspension components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,909 miles

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

Offside Rear indicator slightly interacting with side lamp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel high

suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,369 miles

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

Offside Rear indicator interacting with side light

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres tread cut

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,062 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,420 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,235 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 6,009 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 OYZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OYZ, 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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HJ08 OYZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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