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BD08 XYE

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,539 mi
Last recorded112,539 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 112,539 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 112,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,523 miles

Front Exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no coolant in bottle

Fail 5 Aug 2021 107,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no coolant in bottle

Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 101,984 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 96,893 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 96,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 95,150 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 99,150 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 83,305 miles

Slight play in off side front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,820 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,994 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 53,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,933 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,029 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,675 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,623 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 XYE is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYE, 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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BD08 XYE is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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