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LA08 FKL

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,879 mi
Last recorded93,879 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 FKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2022 93,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall starting to split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

head light adjuster control not fully tested

Fail 29 Sep 2022 91,552 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat back slightly loose

Pass 20 Sep 2021 80,777 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 80,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Temp repair to rear exhaust bracket

Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,356 miles

Offside Rear tyre wear uneven inner ,slight surface perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective band been tired up (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 78,534 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding check wheel bearing when free (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre wear uneven inner ,slight surface perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective band been tired up (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 75,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 73,581 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,244 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken has temp repair

Pass 25 Feb 2017 58,667 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 54,184 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 54,184 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 47,989 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 47,767 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 41,984 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 36,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 30,244 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,374 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 23,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 FKL is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LA08 FKL, 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 LA08 FKL registered?

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

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