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BP08 VZU

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,298 mi
Last recorded106,298 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 106,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 99,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 99,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,631 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 98,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Un able to see front brake pads

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,876 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 94,876 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,180 miles

Osf disc corroded

Osf seat belt fraying

Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,160 miles

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

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

Osf disc corroded

Osf seat belt fraying

Pass 6 Sep 2017 88,765 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link slightly distorted

Offside front cv boot clip poor

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,172 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 74,172 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,942 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,920 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,271 miles

NSR TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,656 miles

spair tyre on two 2mm bars

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 VZU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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