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FG08 SXM

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,508 mi
Last recorded58,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,508 miles

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 snapped

Fail 8 Jan 2019 58,508 miles

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

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

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 snapped

Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,538 miles

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 9 Jan 2018 52,538 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 5 Jan 2017 45,166 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 45,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box mount missing (7.1.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing n/s/r and o/s/r (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,282 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 44,279 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 36,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 28,941 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,645 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 21,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,984 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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FG08 SXM is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SXM, 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 FG08 SXM registered?

FG08 SXM is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FG08 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 SXM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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