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HJ08 YMZ

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,817 mi
Last recorded57,817 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 YMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 57,817 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 55,415 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

brake fluid starting to discolour

coolant level slightly low

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside rear brake hose ferrules starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,223 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,448 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear

brake fluid slight discolour

front inner brake pads worn low

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2021 52,633 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,972 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,085 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 1 Mar 2019 51,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Mar 2018 50,038 miles

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,327 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,325 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,849 miles

slight brake bind to o/s/r

Pass 7 Mar 2015 41,716 miles

both front tyre depths getting low on inner edges

chip in windscreen

corrosion on rear coil springs

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 8 Mar 2014 38,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 35,401 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 27,651 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,799 miles

wiper blades split

both front tyre depths low on edges

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 YMZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YMZ, 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 YMZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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