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DF57 EFU

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,700 mi
Last recorded86,700 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 EFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,700 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 80,757 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 80,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,289 miles

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

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust corroded

misting of engine oil

o/s/f sill corroded and holed but not with in 30cm of load bearing

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

various corrosion to underside of vehicle inc brakes steering suspension etc

Fail 2 Dec 2020 75,287 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust corroded

misting of engine oil

o/s/f sill corroded and holed but not with in 30cm of load bearing

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

various corrosion to underside of vehicle inc brakes steering suspension etc

Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,509 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,808 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 69,805 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cracked and exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,779 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 66,775 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 63,471 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,153 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 50,389 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 50,389 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)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 43,177 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 43,177 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 33,910 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 25,284 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front wiper 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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DF57 EFU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF57 EFU, 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 DF57 EFU registered?

DF57 EFU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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