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BG08 DLV

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,098 mi
Last recorded77,098 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 DLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 77,098 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,614 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 64,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 60,163 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror has some marks on it (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades are worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing but system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

both rear brakes are sticking/dragging slightly

front brake discs have some surface corrosion

parking brake has limited reserve travel but working ok

Fail 28 Jun 2021 60,163 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror has some marks on it (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades are worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing but system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

both rear brakes are sticking/dragging slightly

front brake discs have some surface corrosion

parking brake has limited reserve travel but working ok

Pass 19 Oct 2019 59,015 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has travel

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,992 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 56,989 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,244 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 55,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,161 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 53,161 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc heavily corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,886 miles

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 11 Jan 2014 45,777 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,741 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 45,741 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,999 miles

engine oil leak

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre has nail in it and soft

Fail 30 Mar 2012 29,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine oil leak

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre has nail in it and soft

Pass 10 Jan 2011 12,363 miles

Wiper blades deteriorating.

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 DLV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DLV, 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 DLV registered?

BG08 DLV is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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