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HK08 PXJ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,166 mi
Last recorded170,166 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 PXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 170,166 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 120,164 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to mid joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 111,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s axle mounts inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s upper spring cups / chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 108,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 104,346 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 104,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 95,088 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 95,088 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,834 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 87,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 79,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 68,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s % very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,170 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & brakes binding very slightly (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,443 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 56,424 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure o/s & n/s (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front coil spring broken o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 47,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,738 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,113 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,210 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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HK08 PXJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HK08 PXJ, 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 HK08 PXJ registered?

HK08 PXJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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