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HV08 OZW

2008 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,121 mi
Last recorded117,121 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 117,121 miles

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

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 24 Feb 2020 109,213 miles

Offside sun visor will not stow in full closed position

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 109,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable rusted and begining to frey at caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside sun visor will not stow in full closed position

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 101,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,634 miles

25% of centre stop lamp not working

Coolant leak

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and detached

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Mar 2017 88,632 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

25% of centre stop lamp not working

Coolant leak

Coolant reservoir empty

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and detached

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

Rear wiper blade split

Turbo pipe insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,733 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,296 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,927 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of mot test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,151 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2011 29,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

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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HV08 OZW is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV08 OZW, 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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HV08 OZW is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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