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BL57 NVN

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,771 mi
Last recorded95,771 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 NVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 95,771 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under side corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 85,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged

nearside rear brake pads have gone brittle

rear brake discs de-laminating

Fail 22 Jun 2022 85,022 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

hand brake has little reserve travel

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged

nearside rear brake pads have gone brittle

rear brake discs de-laminating

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush borderline (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 77,113 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush borderline (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 67,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH front headlamps have tints fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH inner bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 67,982 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH front headlamps have tints fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH inner bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 61,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,961 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 56,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,268 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 50,207 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 41,046 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 41,038 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,628 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 16,350 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,993 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,056 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 NVN is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NVN, 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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BL57 NVN is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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