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BJ08 LHV

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,272 mi
Last recorded79,272 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 79,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 77,840 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 77,770 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 72,867 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,221 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 64,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,053 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,363 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,627 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,039 miles

rear exhaust silencer support clamp broken

Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,521 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,681 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,066 miles

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,330 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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BJ08 LHV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BJ08 LHV, 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 BJ08 LHV registered?

BJ08 LHV is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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