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HJ08 PAO

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,921 mi
Last recorded96,921 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,921 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 96,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front brake discs are corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,656 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 91,656 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,493 miles

exhaust is corroded & has a slight blow on the flexi section

Fail 18 Mar 2016 82,493 miles

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

exhaust is corroded & has a slight blow on the flexi section

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,376 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 76,376 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,961 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 56,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,415 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,518 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 45,518 miles

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

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

osf and nsf brake discs excessivly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,775 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 33,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PAO 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 56.3%.

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 HJ08 PAO, 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 PAO registered?

HJ08 PAO is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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