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HV58 BLJ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,627 mi
Last recorded98,627 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 BLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 98,627 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2021 98,626 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 96,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 May 2020 96,377 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 89,141 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 89,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 77,087 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,957 miles

both rear tyre perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,208 miles

both front tyres are perished

spare tyre is defective

Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,208 miles

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

both front tyres are perished

spare tyre is defective

Pass 20 May 2015 59,146 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,093 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 53,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,542 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 45,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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HV58 BLJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV58 BLJ, 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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HV58 BLJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 October 2008.

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