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DN08 NWG

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,147 mi
Last recorded57,147 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 NWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 57,147 miles

Exhaust mounting defective wrap around back box corroded & broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing / feathering on inner edge.

Fail 10 Dec 2024 57,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 / 55 / 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective wrap around back box corroded & broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing / feathering on inner edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,406 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket band broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 51,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket band broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,361 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 49,743 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 49,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 47,691 miles

Exhaust front section support bracket fracture( not connected )

Nearside Rear bump stop missing rear

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 May 2020 45,937 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 43,791 miles

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

THE EXHAUST IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING.

Pass 9 May 2018 41,281 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 41,280 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 39,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 37,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 12 May 2015 35,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 35,037 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 32,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 32,247 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 29,291 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 25,154 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 25,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 19,390 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 NWG is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DN08 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

DN08 NWG is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DN08 NWG safe to buy?

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