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DF57 EFV

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,603 mi
Last recorded60,603 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 EFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 60,603 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,042 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,271 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 45,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 39,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,533 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 36,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 33,902 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,827 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 23,827 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished and cracking

Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,748 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,334 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust insecure mount corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 29,324 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear exhaust insecure mount corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,130 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Feb 2014 26,123 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,501 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 19,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,960 miles

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 EFV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

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

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