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BL57 MVK

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,010 mi
Last recorded29,010 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 29,010 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 29,010 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,945 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 26,915 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 26,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 25,859 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 25,859 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 24,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 22,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking . tread area edges slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle and rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 22,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area cut. inner edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking . tread area edges slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot slightly leaking grease . large clip slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

middle and rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 21,009 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 19,338 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,898 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 16,232 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 16,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on edge of tread/sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2015 14,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 11,665 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 11,138 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 10,588 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 9,394 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 8,378 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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BL57 MVK is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL57 MVK, 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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What year was BL57 MVK registered?

BL57 MVK is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BL57 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 MVK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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