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EN08 CXF

2008 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,058 mi
Last recorded148,058 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 CXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 148,058 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 148,057 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 121,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 121,251 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,044 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 92,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,393 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Restricted viewing, mud/dirt etc

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,728 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 77,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,320 miles

Front Registration plate becoming unstuck

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel rim has slight buckle

Offside Front Indicator discoloured

Offside Front Tyre close to wear indicators

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Underbody engine tray cover requires re-securing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

note/brake pads not visible

rear exhaust section corrodeing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,627 miles

REAR SILENCER CASING GETTING RUSTY

Fail 8 Jul 2013 42,627 miles

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)

REAR SILENCER CASING GETTING RUSTY

Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,282 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,609 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EN08 CXF is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EN08 CXF, 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 EN08 CXF registered?

EN08 CXF is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is EN08 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 CXF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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