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FL08 VLB

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,111 mi
Last recorded66,111 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 66,111 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED OFF JUST BEFORE BACK BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 55,511 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING & GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front front brake pads not visible with wheels on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre slightly wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre on 2mm & worn very low on edges.(175-65x15H) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one out of two rear exhaust box hangers snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 55,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING & GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

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

Front front brake pads not visible with wheels on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre slightly wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre on 2mm & worn very low on edges.(175-65x15H) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one out of two rear exhaust box hangers snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 44,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 34,735 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm, almost bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fitted with inner side facing outside

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 33,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm, almost bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fitted with inner side facing outside

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 30,638 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 28,512 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 28,512 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 26,437 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 24,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 13,460 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,410 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,922 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,378 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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FL08 VLB is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL08 VLB, 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 FL08 VLB registered?

FL08 VLB is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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