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BJ58 OWE

2008 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,344 mi
Last recorded57,344 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 OWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 57,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 57,344 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,411 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 55,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 52,709 miles

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

Front tyres worn and low on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2017 48,705 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 48,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 43,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,853 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,293 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 28,821 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 28,821 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 27,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 27,315 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear under bumper chassis is damaged, seriously affecting

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BJ58 OWE is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BJ58 OWE, 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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BJ58 OWE is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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