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CX58 VRJ

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,688 mi
Last recorded118,688 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 VRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 118,688 miles

accident damaged to nearside rear wing

engine has a slight oil leak

offside mirror is tape on

Fail 15 Jun 2020 118,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

accident damaged to nearside rear wing

engine has a slight oil leak

front brake discs are pitted

front inner brake pads look low

offside mirror is tape on

Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine has a oil leak

front brake discs are slightly pitted

nearside front tyre is heavily wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre is close to its limit

Fail 10 Jun 2019 109,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine has a oil leak

front brake discs are slightly pitted

nearside front tyre is heavily wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre is close to its limit

Pass 29 May 2018 98,682 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 98,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,542 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,541 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

coolent level low

Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear springs corroded

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2016 74,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear springs corroded

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,602 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 65,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 55,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2013 48,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

right side rear tyre sidewalls poor condition

Fail 23 May 2013 48,604 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

right side rear tyre sidewalls poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,645 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 33,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,438 miles

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Oct 2011 33,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

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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CX58 VRJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CX58 VRJ, 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 CX58 VRJ registered?

CX58 VRJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is CX58 VRJ safe to buy?

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