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BG58 VPJ

2008 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,070 mi
Last recorded67,070 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 67,070 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 67,067 miles

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

wiper blades split

Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,129 miles

Offside drivers door hinge loose

Fail 15 Nov 2024 63,064 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside drivers door hinge loose

Pass 3 Nov 2023 61,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 52,344 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,164 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 46,303 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 46,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f indicator showing slight white light

Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,511 miles

Both front arm lower rear bushes starting to wear

Fail 23 Nov 2017 44,511 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Both front arm lower rear bushes starting to wear

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2015 43,331 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 43,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 32,936 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 32,936 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 25,479 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 25,455 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 11 Oct 2012 19,438 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 19,414 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,517 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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BG58 VPJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG58 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

BG58 VPJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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