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CY08 DXS

2008 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,014 mi
Last recorded91,014 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 DXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 91,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 74,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 59,657 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking around entirety of inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,625 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,782 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,833 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,723 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 51,723 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,791 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,547 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 46,547 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,441 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 43,441 miles

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

exhaust back box strap broken.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,666 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,555 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wipers split on edges but clearing w/s ok

Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,925 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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CY08 DXS is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CY08 DXS, 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 CY08 DXS registered?

CY08 DXS is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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