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BJ08 WGW

2008 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,642 mi
Last recorded69,642 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 WGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 69,642 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 63,699 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,438 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 40,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2016 35,487 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on the outer shoulder

Fail 24 May 2016 35,486 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on the outer shoulder

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,115 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Offside front tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 15 Sep 2014 29,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Offside front tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,522 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2013 25,506 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,585 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 WGW is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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