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CF08 FFU

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,355 mi
Last recorded84,355 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 FFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 84,355 miles

Both Rear Shock absorbers Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Front Section (Mount Broken) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From Nearside Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 84,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Shock absorbers Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Front Section (Mount Broken) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From Nearside Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 82,366 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 82,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 69,073 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 66,792 miles

Vehicle underside corroded, including all suspension components

Fail 27 Dec 2022 66,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle underside corroded, including all suspension components

Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,712 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle underside heavily corroded including all suspension components

Fail 21 Nov 2020 64,314 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside heavily corroded including all suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2020 57,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 18,460 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 18,460 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,232 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,391 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 23,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,746 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,114 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,422 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 10,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CF08 FFU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CF08 FFU, 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 CF08 FFU registered?

CF08 FFU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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