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BT08 BBX

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,055 mi
Last recorded57,055 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 BBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

brake switch may be faulty

clutch slipping

Fail 13 Mar 2020 57,055 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

brake switch may be faulty

clutch slipping

Pass 15 Mar 2019 51,688 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 51,688 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,794 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 43,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tread perrished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 32,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 28,331 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,530 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,534 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,164 miles

light corrosion on nearside front brake disc inner face

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2011 14,164 miles

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

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

light corrosion on nearside front brake disc inner face

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BT08 BBX is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT08 BBX, 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 BT08 BBX registered?

BT08 BBX is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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