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HN08 ZXJ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

144,814 mi
Last recorded144,814 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 ZXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 144,814 miles

SPARE TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO THE CORDS

Fail 5 Sep 2019 144,814 miles

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

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SPARE TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO THE CORDS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 129,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 129,287 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,234 miles

both rear road wheels slight distorted

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush debonding

Fail 1 Aug 2017 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear road wheels slight distorted

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush debonding

Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 92,350 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,890 miles

Long handbrake travel.Sill covers fitted.Both rear bump stops missing.Slight unbalance rear footbrake.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 82,289 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

handbrake travel

n/s/r lamp damaged/section missing

Fail 25 Jul 2014 82,156 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

handbrake travel

n/s/r lamp damaged/section missing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,280 miles

n/s/r shock slightly damp

o/s/f tyre worn close to the wear bars

o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit and very perished

Fail 5 Jul 2013 74,280 miles

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

items hanging from the mirror removed prior to test

n/s/r shock slightly damp

o/s/f tyre worn close to the wear bars

o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit and very perished

Fail 16 May 2012 60,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre worn to the wear bars

Pass 16 May 2012 60,261 miles

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre worn to the wear bars

Fail 10 May 2011 45,065 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure

Car has sideskirts so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs worn with signs of heat damage both sides of car

Front brakes binding slightly when tested (brake pads appear recently replaced and new pads have been fitted dry)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre size: 18555R15H

Pass 10 May 2011 45,065 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure

Car has sideskirts so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Front brake discs worn with signs of heat damage both sides of car

Front brakes binding slightly when tested (brake pads appear recently replaced and new pads have been fitted dry)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Tyre size: 18555R15H

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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HN08 ZXJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HN08 ZXJ, 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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HN08 ZXJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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