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HV58 VZB

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,677 mi
Last recorded40,677 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 VZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,677 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 40,677 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

low oil level

Fail 28 Sep 2018 40,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

low oil level

Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,915 miles

small oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2017 36,914 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

small oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,070 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 27,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in NSR tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2015 27,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in NSR tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,613 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded on inner faces.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 23,613 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both front discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,685 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,653 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 12,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,339 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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HV58 VZB is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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