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BG08 LVA

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,643 mi
Last recorded35,643 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 35,643 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 35,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH, BADLY SPLIT. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKED BADLY BETWEEN TREADS, CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 33,121 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES, CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS AND BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 30,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 28,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side skirts fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,602 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,050 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 24,049 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,950 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 22,950 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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,909 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 21,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,129 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,358 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,648 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 17,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2011 15,387 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 LVA is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LVA, 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 LVA registered?

BG08 LVA is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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