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BG08 WCY

2008 Citroen C2

White Diesel 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,052 mi
Last recorded140,052 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 140,052 miles

Nearside outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2022 132,536 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 132,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,010 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,274 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 102,520 miles

Rear x2 tyres are perished

Fail 16 May 2018 102,513 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1 out of 2 washers working

Rear x2 tyres are perished

Pass 22 May 2017 97,388 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 97,370 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 94,426 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 94,416 miles

Fuel tank leaking diesel leak around the tank (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 90,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 May 2015 90,513 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 May 2014 80,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight kerb damage

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,448 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 55,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,421 miles

front discs poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2011 41,421 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front discs poor condition

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 WCY is a 2008 Citroen C2 in White with a 1,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WCY, 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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BG08 WCY is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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