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EY08 USG

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,724 mi
Last recorded60,724 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 USG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 60,724 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2022 60,723 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 58,621 miles

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

Oil leak from the engine but not excessive

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 May 2021 58,621 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak from the engine but not excessive

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,324 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Nov 2019 57,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Nov 2018 46,783 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,558 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 41,558 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 35,072 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,599 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 26,324 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,324 miles

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

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,307 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,559 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 12,506 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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EY08 USG is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EY08 USG, 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 EY08 USG registered?

EY08 USG is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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