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EX08 EFN

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,493 mi
Last recorded76,493 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 76,493 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 71,522 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 71,515 miles

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

Offside Front Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

OIL LEVEL LOW- TOPPED UP BY 1 LITRE ON PRE INSPECTION

Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 65,349 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 65,343 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,813 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 64,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 64,031 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 62,251 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,471 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 55,453 miles

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

Offside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 47,377 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,073 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper smeary

Fail 9 Aug 2016 41,073 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside wiper smeary

Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,984 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 34,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,796 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 30,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,727 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,635 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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EX08 EFN is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX08 EFN, 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 EX08 EFN registered?

EX08 EFN is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 EFN safe to buy?

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