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EF08 UKJ

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,413 mi
Last recorded65,413 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 UKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 65,413 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front sub frame corroded off side

Interior rear view mirror starting to deteriorate

Oil wetness to engine

Rear axle corroded, general corrosion to steering and suspension

Steering wheel misaligned

Washer jets low on screen

Wind screen chipped

Fail 31 Mar 2026 65,413 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface

Front sub frame corroded off side

Head lamps tarnished, off side beam image blurred

Interior rear view mirror starting to deteriorate

Oil wetness to engine

Rear axle corroded, general corrosion to steering and suspension

Steering wheel misaligned

Washer jets low on screen

Wind screen chipped

Pass 28 Mar 2025 65,324 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded brake pipes corroded general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,272 miles

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface, advise replaced

General corrosion to suspension

Head lamps tarnished, beam image blurred

Interior rear view mirror slightly blemished

Fail 12 Mar 2024 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface, advise replaced

General corrosion to suspension

Head lamps tarnished, beam image blurred

Interior rear view mirror slightly blemished

Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,080 miles

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface, advise replaced

Interior rear view mirror starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Mar 2023 65,080 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface, advise replaced

Head lamps tarnished

Interior rear view mirror starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,943 miles

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface, advise replaced

Near side head lamp tarnished

Off side front indicator pale

Fail 10 Mar 2022 64,943 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface, advise replaced

Near side head lamp tarnished

Off side front indicator pale

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,608 miles

Front brake discs corroded @ inner surface

Near side front side lamp dim

Pass 4 Mar 2020 64,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 64,527 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,213 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,761 miles

Rear exhaust mounting strap corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2017 50,541 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 50,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger bracket broken off at rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,266 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 32,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage Front Bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure and lens damaged (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,342 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking up.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 27,122 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 27,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 24,363 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 19,047 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 19,047 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 13,459 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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EF08 UKJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 EF08 UKJ, 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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EF08 UKJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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