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BL08 DPN

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,661 mi
Last recorded121,661 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 DPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 121,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly noisy

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 121,630 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly noisy

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 117,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Top mount bearing is knotching

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2023 115,043 miles

both rear suspension bump stop broken

o/s front top strut bearing rough

Pass 16 Aug 2022 111,596 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,827 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2021 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 104,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 104,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 99,355 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both sides clips (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,982 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 90,978 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,406 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 78,406 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,322 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped inneredge and cracking in tread

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers

front discs corroding

front no plate delaminating

front pads wearing inner

n/s/f tyre outerwall scrubbing

off/s/f tyre on limit middle tread

oil leak

rear flashers discolouring

Fail 17 Aug 2015 69,321 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped inneredge and cracking in tread

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers

front discs corroding

front no plate delaminating

front pads wearing inner

n/s/f tyre outerwall scrubbing

off/s/f tyre on limit middle tread

oil leak

rear flashers discolouring

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,782 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,419 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,371 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,155 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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BL08 DPN is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL08 DPN, 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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BL08 DPN is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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