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BG58 ALO

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,470 mi
Last recorded84,470 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 ALO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 84,470 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount slight play

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 82,747 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,014 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 77,976 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car has been stood, front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted has been damaged and welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills /body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 77,975 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape and starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake application uneven. os lagging in operation

sill covers and rear inner arch covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,642 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules os and ns rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged has been repaired (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

brake discs slightly corroded

front exhaust mount broken system still secure

os front fog light not working

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2016 72,141 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules os and ns rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged has been damaged and repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner and outer sills, Plastic sill covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

ns rear flex hose on suspension arm has been removed and metal pipe fitted , when any rear brake work is carried out pipe will have to be disconnected or bent , advise new flex fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,680 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 58,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 58,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,097 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 42,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,033 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 32,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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BG58 ALO is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG58 ALO, 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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BG58 ALO is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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