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BT08 UBM

2008 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,471 mi
Last recorded113,471 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 113,471 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 113,465 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 111,386 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 106,917 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 106,916 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,228 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 99,227 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 91,425 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,596 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 83,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 75,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,586 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,257 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 59,257 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 51,348 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,330 miles

both sides outer driveshaft gaiters leaking grease

engine oil leak

exhaust back box mounting strap broken

Pass 5 May 2015 36,283 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 8 May 2014 28,617 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 20,660 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 18,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,291 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,799 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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BT08 UBM is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT08 UBM, 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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BT08 UBM is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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