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BN08 FWL

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,435 mi
Last recorded115,435 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 115,435 miles

Aux belt deteriorated / split

Front tyre size 175/65R14 / Rear tyre size 185/65R15

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on outer edge / tyre size 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged / adrift

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on outer edge / tyre size 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 9 May 2023 115,169 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Aux belt deteriorated / split

Front tyre size 175/65R14 / Rear tyre size 185/65R15

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on outer edge / tyre size 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged / adrift

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on outer edge / tyre size 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 May 2022 104,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated secured with cable tie (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged / adrift

Pass 22 May 2021 96,677 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber adrift from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside sun visor loose

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 May 2021 96,608 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber adrift from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside sun visor loose

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,965 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge-Tyre size 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge-Tyre size 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,297 miles

Front Tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 79,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,398 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 61,398 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,267 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 48,267 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,867 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of perishing to side walls.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,839 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 37,172 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,172 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 33,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,133 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

h/brake travel close to limit

o/s and n/s/r outer tyre walls slightly perished

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,075 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 19,075 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake disc pitted

rear wiper blade torn

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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BN08 FWL is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BN08 FWL, 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 BN08 FWL registered?

BN08 FWL is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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