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BW57 OGJ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,496 mi
Last recorded98,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 OGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 98,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel high

Fail 16 Jul 2020 98,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel high

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,634 miles

All wheels rubbing arch liners.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

os Head lamp loose but not insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,090 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,514 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Mar 2016 68,514 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 53,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut on inner wall but not too cords

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,673 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 27,739 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 20,568 miles

car in for full service needs rear wiper blade

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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BW57 OGJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BW57 OGJ, 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 BW57 OGJ registered?

BW57 OGJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BW57 OGJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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