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BL57 OSU

2008 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,287 mi
Last recorded55,287 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 OSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 55,287 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 55,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 52,885 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 50,247 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 46,960 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,139 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,822 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 40,030 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,995 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 38,533 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 38,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,080 miles

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

Rear exhaust box band snapped, system adequately supported at time of test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 33,804 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 31,780 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 23,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wpier blade rubbers spliting

Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,311 miles

nsf wiper blade torn on ends .

Pass 11 Jan 2011 6,501 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 OSU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

BL57 OSU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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