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KW08 CWK

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,974 mi
Last recorded165,974 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 CWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 165,974 miles

Offside Front damage to bumper and plastic inner wing

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 165,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front damage to bumper and plastic inner wing

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 159,433 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front tyre been run flt

Offside Front wing liner missing

play and knock in steering

Fail 6 Aug 2018 159,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front tyre been run flt

Offside Front wing liner missing

play and knock in steering

Pass 2 Aug 2017 153,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre , small cuts in tread

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2016 147,762 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 147,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed and silencer box missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects on mirror (8.3.1e)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 131,016 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 122,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 122,879 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 107,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 107,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,128 miles

nearside front foglamp damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front foglamp damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KW08 CWK is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KW08 CWK, 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 KW08 CWK registered?

KW08 CWK is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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