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DA08 FJN

2008 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,371 mi
Last recorded60,371 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,371 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 60,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 58,834 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 58,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 56,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box excessively corroded around strap

Fail 24 Jun 2021 56,187 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box excessively corroded around strap

Pass 11 Jul 2020 53,623 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box excessively corroded around strap

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,860 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 50,082 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 47,629 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 47,629 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,931 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 42,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,170 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,139 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 34,139 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,523 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 18,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2011 18,654 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DA08 FJN is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA08 FJN, 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 DA08 FJN registered?

DA08 FJN is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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