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BG58 EKL

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,324 mi
Last recorded73,324 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 EKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,324 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Sep 2025 73,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 69,066 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 69,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 63,498 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 63,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 56,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 47,602 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 47,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 39,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,349 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 32,761 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 30,949 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM

Pass 21 Nov 2016 25,978 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 25,978 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,272 miles

tyres cracking slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2015 20,272 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)

tyres cracking slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,506 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 17,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 14,993 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 14,993 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 12,135 miles

grease on osf cv gaiter

sidewalls cracking slightly on front tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2011 12,232 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2011 12,232 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracking

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 EKL is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG58 EKL, 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 BG58 EKL registered?

BG58 EKL is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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