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L70 SUM

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,779 mi
Last recorded103,779 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 SUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 103,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure and damaged ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front door check strap

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

all road wheels are scuffed

n/s/r shock weeping

wipers are juddering

Fail 23 Jun 2017 103,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure and damaged ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front door check strap

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

all road wheels are scuffed

wipers are juddering

Fail 4 Mar 2017 95,095 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink boot split by plastic inner arch (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level looks almost empty (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release broken

offside front door and wing damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,149 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,956 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 62,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,480 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,972 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 45,972 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 37,201 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L70 SUM is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L70 SUM, 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 L70 SUM registered?

L70 SUM is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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