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EY58 ZGE

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,178 mi
Last recorded99,178 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 ZGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,178 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both axle bump stops missing

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 94,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both axle bump stops missing

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 82,542 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 82,542 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,877 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 2 Dec 2015 78,877 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (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)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,010 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,500 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 59,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,411 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 44,411 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 28,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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EY58 ZGE is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EY58 ZGE, 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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EY58 ZGE is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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