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DY08 XUP

2008 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,339 mi
Last recorded76,339 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 XUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,339 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 76,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 73,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,047 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 64,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces signs of cforrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 44,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,235 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,035 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,452 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,560 miles

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

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

all four of the tyres are perished, cuts are not large enough to meet fail criteria

Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,636 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,964 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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DY08 XUP is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DY08 XUP, 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 DY08 XUP registered?

DY08 XUP is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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