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FE08 JZJ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

86,200 mi
Last recorded86,200 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 JZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,912 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 68,911 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 65,639 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 65,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs inner face reduced wear

Pass 18 Sep 2017 60,356 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,247 miles

BOTH REAR tyres heavily cracking/perishing on side walls

Damage to REAR bumber

Exhaust rear silencer touching heatshielding

OFFSIDE FRONT tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

REAR exhaust silencer metal hanging brackets broken, silencer now held by jubilee clips

Fail 24 Jun 2016 52,247 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

BOTH REAR tyres heavily cracking/perishing on side walls

Damage to REAR bumber

Exhaust rear silencer touching heatshielding

OFFSIDE FRONT tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

REAR exhaust silencer metal hanging brackets broken, silencer now held by jubilee clips

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,554 miles

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

exhaust mount broken at rear

Fail 7 Apr 2015 44,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust mount broken at rear

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,652 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,136 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 20,091 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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FE08 JZJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol 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 FE08 JZJ, 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 FE08 JZJ registered?

FE08 JZJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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