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CA08 BYZ

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,616 mi
Last recorded62,616 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,616 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 58,919 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 55,387 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

drivers door check strap defective

rear shock absorber casings, corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2020 55,387 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

drivers door check strap defective

rear shock absorber casings, corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,597 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,821 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 42,821 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,583 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 38,583 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,415 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 35,415 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,661 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,837 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,663 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 18,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,637 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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CA08 BYZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CA08 BYZ, 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 CA08 BYZ registered?

CA08 BYZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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