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LC08 YWE

2008 Citroen C2

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,861 mi
Last recorded122,861 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 122,861 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and contacting rigid brake pipe (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panels both o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine idles poorly

oil level close to minimum mark

Pass 15 Jul 2021 115,503 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty hazard switch does work but not all the time (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 115,411 miles

Emissions not tested couldn't test emissions as exhaust has broken off at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded. Exhaust support also broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty hazard switch does work but not all the time (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 110,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 104,657 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 101,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 101,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,264 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 89,053 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 89,053 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 78,556 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 64,707 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,548 miles

n/side front tyre has a sidewall crease

Pass 14 Jan 2012 42,239 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,721 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 YWE is a 2008 Citroen C2 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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