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BG58 VRE

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,200 mi
Last recorded116,200 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 116,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 103,405 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 103,317 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 102,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,313 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 88,681 miles

n/s/r sill slight damage

rear bumper support damage

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,161 miles

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

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

Nearside rear sill slightly damaged

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare tyre, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper support beam slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2019 77,240 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced one bulb, out of four not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear bumper support beam slightly damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 77,240 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced one bulb, out of four not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear bumper support beam slightly damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 74,816 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,735 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 73,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,115 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

very slight play offside front antiroll bar droplink

Fail 30 Dec 2015 68,110 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

very slight play offside front antiroll bar droplink

Pass 17 Dec 2014 61,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

scratching to windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2014 61,813 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

scratching to windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2013 19,233 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 19,232 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres cracking.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,661 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 VRE is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 December 2008.

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