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DK08 XRL

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

40,959 mi
Last recorded40,959 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 40,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 39,547 miles

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Sill corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,319 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 39,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 38,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also side wall cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded / Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 37,161 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also side wall cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded / Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall heavily cracking.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 35,608 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall heavily cracking.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily cracking.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / Heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 34,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily cracking.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / Heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 32,344 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter clip broken.

Pass 24 May 2018 29,764 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 29,762 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 26,744 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,274 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 19,922 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,907 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 17,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,666 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 12,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,218 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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DK08 XRL is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DK08 XRL, 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 DK08 XRL registered?

DK08 XRL is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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