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LE57 NVS

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,554 mi
Last recorded78,554 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 NVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,554 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight lift in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2019 78,544 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight lift in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2019 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Bolt Insecure In Engine Mounting Support Bracket

Front Bumper In secure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel Arch Liner Loose Insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,848 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 70,848 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,396 miles

covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 15,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,645 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 62,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,449 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 55,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 21 Jan 2011 28,489 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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LE57 NVS is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LE57 NVS, 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 LE57 NVS registered?

LE57 NVS is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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