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FD08 DTX

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,683 mi
Last recorded116,683 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 DTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 116,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 110,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 101,903 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 101,902 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,393 miles

all tyres cracking perishing

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wear

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 101,388 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres cracking perishing

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wear

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside lower fog/spot light damaged and inoperative

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 8 Jun 2015 91,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside lower fog/spot light damaged and inoperative

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside lower fog/spot light inoperative

horn tone weak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 77,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside lower fog/spot light inoperative

horn tone weak

Pass 22 May 2013 65,576 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

temp repair made to o/s door mirror

Fail 21 May 2013 65,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

temp repair made to o/s door mirror

Pass 16 May 2012 53,996 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,914 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 40,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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FD08 DTX is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD08 DTX, 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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FD08 DTX is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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