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BL08 DTY

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,015 mi
Last recorded131,015 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 DTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2020 131,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 123,757 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 123,689 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 15,227 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 114,745 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,497 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 92,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trims fitted to all four road wheels, unable to examine wheel nuts/bolts

Fail 19 Jun 2013 63,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trims fitted to all four road wheels, unable to examine wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,156 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,854 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 DTY is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DTY, 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 DTY is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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