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BK08 AVE

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,840 mi
Last recorded100,840 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 AVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,840 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 100,829 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 96,224 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 96,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 91,194 miles

Emissions not tested car mis firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil pressure warning light on

Fail 24 Jul 2018 92,468 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 86,188 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 63,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,091 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 48,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 38,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,447 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,635 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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BK08 AVE is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BK08 AVE, 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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BK08 AVE is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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