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C2 BGY

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,096 mi
Last recorded41,096 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 BGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 41,096 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 40,988 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint leaking, rear joint loose (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 37,330 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bushes perished and squeeking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil low

Fail 8 Aug 2024 37,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to cord due to severe perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bushes perished and squeeking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil low

Pass 10 Aug 2023 33,913 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 33,913 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))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 30,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight under inflated, worn on edge and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 28,912 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 28,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 26,628 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 26,628 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure braket round box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 22,660 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 30 Aug 2018 22,660 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2017 19,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,559 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,259 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,285 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 10,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 6,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,527 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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C2 BGY is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C2 BGY, 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 C2 BGY registered?

C2 BGY is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is C2 BGY safe to buy?

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