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BN08 XAE

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,173 mi
Last recorded68,173 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,173 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 68,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 62,973 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,697 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 49,859 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 43,826 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 40,904 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 36,517 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2014 36,517 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,005 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

Fail 4 Apr 2013 31,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

Fail 5 Apr 2012 25,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

near side rear tyre has slight cracks but not deep enough to reach cords

off side front tyre has slight cut but not deep enough to reach cords

off side rear tyre has slight cracks but not deep enough to reach cords

rear bumper off side slight damage but no sharp edge caused.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,642 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

near side rear tyre has slight cracks but not deep enough to reach cords

off side front tyre has slight cut but not deep enough to reach cords

off side rear tyre has slight cracks but not deep enough to reach cords

rear bumper off side slight damage but no sharp edge caused.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,110 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 XAE is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN08 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

BN08 XAE is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 April 2008.

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