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FG08 SVZ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,979 mi
Last recorded87,979 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,979 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rears (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 87,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rears (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,869 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and 0mm on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror secured in position with tape--ok at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2016 79,557 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and 0mm on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror secured in position with tape--ok at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,000 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 68,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,674 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 59,674 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,384 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,378 miles

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

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,013 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish, will need replacement in the near future

Pass 10 May 2011 27,040 miles

both front brake disc heavely pitted

Fail 10 May 2011 27,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disc heavely pitted

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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FG08 SVZ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FG08 SVZ, 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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FG08 SVZ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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