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BL57 MVY

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,505 mi
Last recorded57,505 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM ALL 4 TIRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 57,486 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged BINDING (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged BINDING (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM ALL 4 TIRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 52,766 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 52,766 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,914 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 47,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 45,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2016 41,259 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 41,257 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 37,060 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 32,607 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,316 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,356 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 22,336 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,927 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 MVY is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL57 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

BL57 MVY is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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