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LC08 YVU

2008 Citroen C2

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,096 mi
Last recorded178,096 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 178,096 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 177,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 167,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 167,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 156,221 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 156,177 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not working (8.2.2)

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 147,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 134,183 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 134,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 112,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 91,015 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 71,516 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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LC08 YVU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

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

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