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LA08 ESN

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,465 mi
Last recorded43,465 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 ESN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,465 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 43,465 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,536 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box support strap corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 42,536 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box support strap corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,779 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 38,779 miles

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))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 36,035 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,565 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 31,565 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,306 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 22,503 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 18,401 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,317 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 14,315 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 10,343 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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LA08 ESN is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LA08 ESN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA08 ESN?

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What year was LA08 ESN registered?

LA08 ESN is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LA08 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 ESN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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