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HY08 VBL

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,559 mi
Last recorded72,559 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,559 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,559 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 69,872 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Apr 2018 69,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,525 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 14,525 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,793 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 51,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs badly corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs badly corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,983 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

nearside front tyre worn low.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,361 miles

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VBL is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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