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EJ08 DGV

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,917 mi
Last recorded95,917 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 DGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 95,917 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,661 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 95,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 95,557 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 95,526 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn/deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear (suspension bump stop rubbers missing)

Fail 12 Nov 2022 95,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres slightly worn/deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear (suspension bump stop rubbers missing)

Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,704 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Nov 2020 85,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Nov 2019 80,073 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 13 Nov 2019 80,073 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 17 Nov 2018 72,492 miles

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

Offside Front drop link slight play

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

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

Offside blade split

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 17 Nov 2018 72,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front drop link slight play

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

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

Offside blade split

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,738 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 64,738 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 47,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,929 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2013 28,150 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)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,850 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 13,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 6,930 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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EJ08 DGV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ08 DGV, 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 EJ08 DGV registered?

EJ08 DGV is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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