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HK08 YGC

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,617 mi
Last recorded104,617 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 YGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,617 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 104,617 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,815 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil filler cap missing, fumes could enter passenger cabin.

engine oil minimum

Fail 30 Oct 2020 98,810 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil filler cap missing, fumes could enter passenger cabin.

engine oil minimum

Pass 28 May 2019 86,698 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 78,139 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 78,138 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear box bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

both rear brakes lightly binding

Pass 22 May 2017 65,811 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,176 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 55,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 42,651 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)

Pass 29 May 2015 42,651 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 30,094 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to exhaust rear braket

amp wiring running in engine bay

Pass 12 May 2014 30,094 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear braket

amp wiring running in engine bay

Pass 21 May 2013 26,621 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

cover on sills

diffrent type of wheel fitted but same size tyre

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight lift in n/s/f top mount

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Fail 21 May 2013 26,601 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

cover on sills

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight lift in n/s/f top mount

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 17 May 2012 22,670 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front discs worn and slight inbalanc o/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/f top mount

Pass 23 May 2011 17,102 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 YGC 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 61.1%.

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 HK08 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

HK08 YGC is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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