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LC08 XPG

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,729 mi
Last recorded49,729 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 XPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 49,729 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 48,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 48,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 47,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 47,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 46,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 8 Aug 2023 46,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2022 45,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 43,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 43,425 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,539 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 41,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,295 miles

Both Front Tyres Badly Perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,770 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 17 Mar 2017 36,770 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,589 miles

both front tyres perished 175/65/14

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,537 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 28,537 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,788 miles

nearside front tyre limit

tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2014 24,788 miles

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)

nearside front tyre limit

tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2013 21,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres perished

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

Pass 2 May 2012 16,065 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 12,335 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

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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LC08 XPG is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LC08 XPG, 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 LC08 XPG registered?

LC08 XPG is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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