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FG58 JBY

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,609 mi
Last recorded101,609 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 JBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 89,988 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

oil leak oil sump heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,034 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,660 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,116 miles

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

drivers door check strap broken. oil leaks engine

oil leaks

Fail 6 Jan 2018 75,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door check strap broken. oil leaks engine

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,306 miles

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

offside front door check strap broken

spare tyre illegal tread depth

Fail 24 Jan 2017 62,306 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front door check strap broken

spare tyre illegal tread depth

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,204 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Rear tyres age cracking

oil leak

service light on

Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,598 miles

2 small dents in bonnet

Both rear and offside front tyre outer side walls cracking.

Drivers door check strap adrift.

Grease on nearside drive shaft slight leak from boot clip.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm.

Rear seats folded down.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 42,597 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,633 miles

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

age cracking to all tyres

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Nov 2013 36,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

age cracking to all tyres

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2012 27,391 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,391 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2011 15,281 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 JBY is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG58 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

FG58 JBY is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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