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DE58 BFX

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

80,590 mi
Last recorded80,590 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 BFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 80,590 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose sunvizer not effecting drivers view (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 79,846 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wishbone front bush slight crack

Offside Front Body component slightly loose sunvizer not effecting driver view (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot not damage oil mist ?

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ? (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 79,846 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wishbone front bush slight crack

Offside Front Body component slightly loose sunvizer not effecting driver view (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot not damage oil mist ?

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ? (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,197 miles

Front both coil spring lightly rusted

Front oil leak under sump

Rear both coil spring corroded but not week

Fail 4 Oct 2023 75,197 miles

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

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

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

Front both coil spring lightly rusted

Front clutch master cylinder pipe corroded

Front oil leak under sump

Rear both coil spring corroded but not week

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,255 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads low

Fail 5 Oct 2022 70,255 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wish bone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads low

Offside Rear wheel tight when spun

radiator leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 65,039 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 60,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 60,721 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 51,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 51,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,484 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2017 46,484 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2016 41,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,378 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 37,378 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,465 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 30,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around sump.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 30,604 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around sump.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,966 miles

(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes proportionality are at 24:25% during their operating modes indicating they are ready for service

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers do not provide any liquid to clear the swept area of the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 25,809 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes proportionality are at 24:25% during their operating modes indicating they are ready for service

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers do not provide any liquid to clear the swept area of the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,820 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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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DE58 BFX is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DE58 BFX, 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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DE58 BFX is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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