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LC08 YVX

2008 Citroen C2

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,527 mi
Last recorded185,527 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 185,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 31 Mar 2016 171,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

front brake pads not fully due to wheel/trim design , further inspection required

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joint/s

Fail 30 Mar 2016 171,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

front brake pads not fully due to wheel/trim design , further inspection required

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joint/s

Pass 16 Mar 2015 159,650 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 159,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 150,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fumes from engine department poss injector fault

Fail 17 Feb 2014 150,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 145,425 miles

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

Wear to front brake discs

Fail 27 Feb 2013 145,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 31 Jan 2012 136,944 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 102,304 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 YVX is a 2008 Citroen C2 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

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

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