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LA08 FLZ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,933 mi
Last recorded125,933 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 FLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 125,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2025 123,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 123,814 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 121,682 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 119,618 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 119,617 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 115,395 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 16,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 102,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,270 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 92,270 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,973 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside windscreen wiper has slight streaking.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 82,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,682 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 87,295 miles

rear exhaust bracket snaped

Fail 16 Jul 2014 87,295 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust bracket snaped

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,133 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,654 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 FLZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLZ, 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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LA08 FLZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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