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DN08 DVV

2008 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,576 mi
Last recorded88,576 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 DVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2025 88,576 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 83,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 77,783 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 73,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 66,491 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2019 66,479 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2018 61,868 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 61,863 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,455 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 59,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14h (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14h (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 55,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,749 miles

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,770 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 43,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,410 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 39,385 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 35,921 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Fail 27 Aug 2012 35,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

offside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,361 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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DN08 DVV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN08 DVV, 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 DN08 DVV registered?

DN08 DVV is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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