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BG08 DKU

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,529 mi
Last recorded72,529 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 DKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 72,529 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,742 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 56,520 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2023 56,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 55,700 miles

rear axle corroded

rear inner body sills corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2022 55,694 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear inner body sills corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,202 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 54,198 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 53,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear wear to rear brake pads

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2019 51,355 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,181 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 46,084 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,282 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 43,282 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 8 Jun 2015 40,582 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 40,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,307 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres have damage to sidewalls

Fail 2 Jun 2014 35,307 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside and offside front tyres have damage to sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2013 31,047 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,261 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,058 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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BG08 DKU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BG08 DKU, 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 BG08 DKU registered?

BG08 DKU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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