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BP08 SXY

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 SXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 87,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,889 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 84,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 83,303 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 78,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,312 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 73,312 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,133 miles

Front Wiper blades noisy in operation

Oil level low!

Rear Wiper blade worn out.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,838 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,185 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 45,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 30,570 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,259 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,022 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 SXY is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP08 SXY, 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 BP08 SXY registered?

BP08 SXY is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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