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BD08 JZL

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,866 mi
Last recorded119,866 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 JZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 119,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 119,866 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 116,520 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 113,498 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 113,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,627 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 99,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,851 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner/outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 76,851 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner/outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,593 miles

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

rear exhaust and bkt slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 37,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2011 37,998 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn and corroded lip

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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BD08 JZL is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BD08 JZL, 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 BD08 JZL registered?

BD08 JZL is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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