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BG08 LTN

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,605 mi
Last recorded191,605 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2019 191,605 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F inner rear ward suspension arm bush excessive worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing O/S door mirror glass missing. (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inside edge and cord exposed in places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre worn on outside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Front bumper damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower suspension arm forward bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S number plate light not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 180,998 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 180,808 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 171,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 171,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 163,255 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 163,255 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 160,382 miles

chip in screen

Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,962 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 May 2012 63,565 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,964 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 LTN is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BG08 LTN, 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 LTN registered?

BG08 LTN is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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