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FM08 RSV

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,357 mi
Last recorded99,357 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 RSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive poss rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small impact chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low and worn on edges

rocker cover leaking

spare wheel flat and perished 175/65/14

Pass 28 Jul 2022 93,314 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,467 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,971 miles

offside front tyre cracked in tread

oil leak

slight play in offside front link rod

Pass 30 Aug 2018 80,519 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,735 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,704 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 72,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,270 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 68,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,231 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,663 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 42,662 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 12,428 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 12,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FM08 RSV is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FM08 RSV, 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 FM08 RSV registered?

FM08 RSV is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 RSV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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