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BD08 UEY

2008 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,466 mi
Last recorded109,466 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 109,466 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 107,975 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly wet

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 107,975 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly wet

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 103,150 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 103,150 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2017 97,875 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,660 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 87,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jul 2015 79,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,947 miles

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 May 2013 62,825 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 62,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,157 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 53,689 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 38,243 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 38,243 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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BD08 UEY is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BD08 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

BD08 UEY is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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