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BP08 FKN

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,555 mi
Last recorded64,555 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 FKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 64,555 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 62,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,530 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 61,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 60,901 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 59,564 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak -sump area.

Fail 19 Jan 2021 59,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2008 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and near to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak -sump area.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,011 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 56,697 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 56,697 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,224 miles

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

bonnet release faulty

front exhaust mounting corroded , no longer attached

spare tyre unroadworthy , badly perished

Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,090 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre is excessively under-inflated

Fail 19 Jan 2017 46,090 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre is excessively under-inflated

Rear registration plate dirty PRS - Wiped clean (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,532 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 26,610 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 26,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 18,291 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 18,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 11,456 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 5,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 5,058 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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BP08 FKN is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BP08 FKN, 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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BP08 FKN is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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