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LA08 JKJ

2008 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,848 mi
Last recorded106,848 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 JKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 106,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output taped over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output taped over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

front fog lights blue in colour

front grill missing

gear stick top loose (removed)

handbrake slight travel

lambda level high

offside front tyre inner tread slight wear

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 3 Jan 2025 106,847 miles

Front Body has an unsafe modification front bumper has been modified with items sticking out causing a trip hazard (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn to limit (185/55x15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output taped over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output taped over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

front fog lights blue in colour

front grill missing

gear stick top loose (removed)

handbrake slight travel

lambda level high

offside front tyre inner tread slight wear

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,946 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower headlight bracket broken, headlight secure !

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight weep of oil present (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box hanger bracket corroded and broken! (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 64,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 56,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 45,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 40,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 39,393 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,823 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 32,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,365 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 8,424 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 JKJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

LA08 JKJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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