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DF57 EFW

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,513 mi
Last recorded118,513 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 EFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 118,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 94,444 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 82,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,916 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,442 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,115 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 55,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,363 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 44,331 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,384 miles
Pass 1 May 2011 30,254 miles

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

both front wipers 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 EFW is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW registered?

DF57 EFW is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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