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HJ08 PFZ

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,321 mi
Last recorded47,321 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 47,321 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components

Engine oil level low prior to test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 43,280 miles

both headlight patterns are weak

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2025 43,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlight patterns are weak

Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 39,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 37,609 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose, expelling grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 36,814 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn no edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

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

Under covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Fail 2 Jun 2022 36,813 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn no edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

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

Under covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,807 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under covers obscuring fuel lines & rear suspension mountings

Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,919 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2011 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers obscuring fuel lines & rear suspension mountings

Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,658 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre old 2011 y o m

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

Oil leak Engine

Unable to test rear seats & belt due to load in boot space as seats folded flat

Under covers obscuring fuel lines & rear suspension arm mountings

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,272 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 32,271 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre old & baddly perished side walls 2007 y o m

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

Offside rear tyre old & perishing 2007 y o m

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,875 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,558 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 27,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,513 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 20,513 miles

Offside 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 PFZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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