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HY08 THZ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,274 mi
Last recorded91,274 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 THZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 91,274 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 88,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 88,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 88,106 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2022 88,102 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r wheel has slight mind

Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,127 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 81,127 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,396 miles

N/S/F wheel abit bent at outer rim

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

P/Brake efficiency getting abit low at 18% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,449 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 65,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,533 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,259 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,036 miles

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

nearside wiperblade splitting at ends

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,245 miles

front brake discs worn and pads low

Fail 14 Mar 2013 37,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs worn and pads low

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,628 miles

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

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,585 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 28,585 miles

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

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

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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HY08 THZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY08 THZ, 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 HY08 THZ registered?

HY08 THZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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