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DV08 EPE

2008 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,825 mi
Last recorded137,825 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 137,825 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 137,813 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2019 131,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 131,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 117,926 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 101,653 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 101,653 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 80,468 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 80,468 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 60,736 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 59,570 miles

rear exhaust box band broken but still supported

Pass 11 May 2013 50,736 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 May 2013 50,736 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2012 41,534 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 41,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 11 May 2011 30,904 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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DV08 EPE is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV08 EPE, 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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DV08 EPE is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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