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DV58 VEU

2008 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,558 mi
Last recorded98,558 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 VEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,558 miles

Central Front Misting of oil bottom of engine

Offside Front Bumper loose

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip about to snap

Fail 6 Jan 2026 98,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Misting of oil bottom of engine

Offside Front Bumper loose

Pass 2 Jan 2025 77,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 77,434 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2022 60,490 miles

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

under vehicle rusty, and covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 9 Dec 2022 60,490 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under vehicle rusty, and covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Dec 2021 60,350 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 60,350 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,206 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,944 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 53,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 48,936 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 44,731 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,233 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 32,196 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 28,304 miles

o/s/rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2013 28,304 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2013 25,513 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 23,130 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 22,981 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s front inner disc faces 50% corroded causing slight imbalance on readings

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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DV58 VEU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV58 VEU, 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 DV58 VEU registered?

DV58 VEU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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