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CP57 VSC

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,471 mi
Last recorded122,471 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 VSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 122,471 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 122,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 114,578 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 114,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 108,877 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,608 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,052 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 84,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 74,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 74,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,237 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,486 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 43,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,402 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,722 miles

front brake discs rusting

wiper blades wearing

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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CP57 VSC is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CP57 VSC, 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 CP57 VSC registered?

CP57 VSC is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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