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LC08 YVR

2008 Citroen C2

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,898 mi
Last recorded159,898 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 YVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 159,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 149,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 149,600 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes in both front wishbones worn and debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 139,663 miles

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

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

exhaust rear box hanger corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 139,662 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

exhaust rear box hanger corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 137,582 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 126,085 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 126,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,267 miles

drivers door check strap brocken

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,191 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 102,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,329 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,746 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut but no cord exposed

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside washer jet n/w

play both lower arm rear bushes

rear tyres 3mm

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 YVR is a 2008 Citroen C2 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC08 YVR, 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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LC08 YVR is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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