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HT57 EJL

2008 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,841 mi
Last recorded94,841 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 EJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 94,841 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 91,428 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre smooth on outer edge.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing.

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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2024 91,428 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre smooth on outer edge.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing.

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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,566 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,142 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 62,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,464 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 51,664 miles

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

Rear crash bar bent in

Fail 25 Jan 2019 51,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear crash bar bent in

Pass 2 Jan 2018 47,905 miles

Rear crash bar bent in

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge low

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,763 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,342 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,133 miles

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

near side front tyre low outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,527 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 29,527 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 26,144 miles

coolant level below minimum( topped up to enable test)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,970 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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HT57 EJL is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 HT57 EJL, 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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HT57 EJL is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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