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BJ58 XCG

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,473 mi
Last recorded86,473 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 XCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,473 miles

Both front inner wheel arch plastic covers lose

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

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

O.s headlamp aim on limits

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

Spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Nov 2020 86,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on the edges, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened side-to-side play, noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on the edges, 2mm LEGAL TREAD LEFT (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

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

both front plastic wheel arch covers broken, loose

Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,563 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

driver's side sunvisor missing on the time of the test

Fail 9 Aug 2019 78,563 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

driver's side sunvisor missing on the time of the test

Fail 9 Aug 2019 78,563 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

driver's side sunvisor missing on the time of the test

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,196 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,541 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 72,540 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

light scratches to windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,429 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 62,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,616 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,705 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 21 Jan 2014 45,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,041 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 44,041 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,056 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 36,056 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Front brake disks in poor condition

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 XCG is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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