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HY08 TKK

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,499 mi
Last recorded136,499 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 TKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 136,499 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 136,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Lower sill cover fitted

Offside Lower sill cover fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 129,230 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside inner sill is corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner sill is corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 129,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside inner sill is corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside inner sill is corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 119,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 119,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,940 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 109,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,601 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor slight leak of grease , no cuts visable

Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,416 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 104,416 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and tailbox clamps/brackets insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,535 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective and rear advise repair/replace (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,641 miles

Bonnet stay missing advise replace

Rear exhaust back box deterioration and bracket as security cable tied round .

Wiper blade slight smear

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm uneven wear and valve slight damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust band/bracket corroded has giant cable tie round

Pass 10 Sep 2016 94,270 miles

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

antifreeze smell and radiator damp

both rear tyres cuts in sidewalls

Fail 6 Sep 2016 94,251 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

antifreeze smell and radiator damp

both rear tyres cuts in sidewalls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs faces rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,596 miles

both front tyres worn close to 1.6 mm tread

n/s/f bumper corner damaged

radiator insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2015 78,216 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn close to 1.6 mm tread

n/s/f bumper corner damaged

radiator insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,360 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,554 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 51,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tested in wet conditions

Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,959 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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HY08 TKK is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HY08 TKK, 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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HY08 TKK is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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