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EK08 DRO

2008 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,888 mi
Last recorded104,888 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 DRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 104,888 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 102,941 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 93,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,611 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 90,611 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 87,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,534 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 80,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,923 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 76,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,357 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,455 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,492 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,492 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 45,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,711 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,868 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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EK08 DRO is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK08 DRO, 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 EK08 DRO registered?

EK08 DRO is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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