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BN08 FXB

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,044 mi
Last recorded104,044 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 104,044 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,865 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Fail 30 May 2014 69,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 3 May 2013 46,216 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,197 miles

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

NSR Tyre Perished / Cracked and Has a Nail in Tread

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 22,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NSR Tyre Perished / Cracked and Has a Nail in Tread

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,085 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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BN08 FXB is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 FXB registered?

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

Is BN08 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 FXB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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