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HJ58 OTA

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,729 mi
Last recorded84,729 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 OTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 84,729 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed checkstrap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

battery terminals corroding

engine oil overfilled

Fail 1 Nov 2023 84,284 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed checkstrap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

battery terminals corroding

engine oil overfilled

Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,587 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

offside doorstrap broken

Fail 1 Nov 2022 83,587 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

offside doorstrap broken

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,021 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,085 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Spare tyre defective And perishing/under inflated ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 81,066 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

fan belt frayed

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,289 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 76,289 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,791 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 73,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Bracket Broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,261 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 71,261 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,985 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 66,985 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,402 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Wipers smeary

Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,373 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 34,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HJ58 OTA is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HJ58 OTA, 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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HJ58 OTA is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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