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DL57 DHV

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,315 mi
Last recorded62,315 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 DHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,315 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 62,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush in rear of arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 60,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,032 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,916 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 57,916 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,405 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,117 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 56,117 miles

Emissions not tested Car Non Runner (7.3.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,751 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front windscreen washers weak

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and on 3.0mm

o/s wiper torn

o/s/f tyre cracking across whole of tread

o/s/r tyre cracking across whole of tyre

rear exhaust silencer support strap snapped

Fail 6 Nov 2014 49,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front windscreen washers weak

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and on 3.0mm

o/s wiper torn

o/s/f tyre cracking across whole of tread

o/s/r tyre cracking across whole of tyre

rear exhaust silencer support strap snapped

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,723 miles

Front driveshaft joints clicking when turning

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Rear exhaust bracket slight corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2013 42,723 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Rear exhaust bracket slight corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,652 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 35,652 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,661 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,649 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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DL57 DHV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DL57 DHV, 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 DL57 DHV registered?

DL57 DHV is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is DL57 DHV safe to buy?

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