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FG58 BXU

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,897 mi
Last recorded43,897 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 BXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 43,897 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight lose but not insecure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,234 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 34,597 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,750 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front inner cv boot damaged

sings of engine oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2019 32,390 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front outer cv boot slightly damaged near inner clip & signs of grease

signs of oil leaks & sump corroded & damp

Fail 30 Nov 2019 32,390 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front outer cv boot slightly damaged near inner clip & signs of grease

signs of oil leaks & sump corroded & damp

Pass 7 Dec 2018 31,286 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 30,805 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,635 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 30,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 29,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 25,818 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 25,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,958 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 21,955 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,435 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 13,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 11,112 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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FG58 BXU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG58 BXU, 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 FG58 BXU registered?

FG58 BXU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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