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EJ08 UGS

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,227 mi
Last recorded53,227 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UGS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,227 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,008 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket at engine (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Oil filter housing to block ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,267 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen cracked but not effecting view to the road

Fail 2 Sep 2016 82,267 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen cracked but not effecting view to the road

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,613 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 72,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,713 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 41,815 miles

front wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 18 May 2012 41,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front brakediscs corroding /wearing

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,613 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 UGS is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

EJ08 UGS is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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