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HV08 SRZ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,354 mi
Last recorded97,354 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 SRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 97,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 94,445 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 94,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,530 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner under lower sills + outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner under lower sills + outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 91,530 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner under lower sills + outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner under lower sills + outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,265 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened hand brake ratchet (1.1.15 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2023 88,265 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened hand brake ratchet (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2022 84,696 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 81,912 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 81,912 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding on

Fail 21 Aug 2020 76,176 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding on

Fail 5 Aug 2020 79,171 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front indicator pale output

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

nearside/offside rear brake pads overheated

Pass 3 Aug 2019 76,150 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside/offside rear coil springs slight corrosion

nearside/offside rear service brakes slight binding

Fail 2 Aug 2019 76,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside/offside rear coil springs slight corrosion

nearside/offside rear service brakes slight binding

Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,854 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn advise renewal (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer band corroded/adrift advise renewal

Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,549 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,701 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,145 miles

n/s/r tyre tread lumpy

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,897 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,513 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,988 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,376 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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HV08 SRZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HV08 SRZ, 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 HV08 SRZ registered?

HV08 SRZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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