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FM57 COU

2008 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,780 mi
Last recorded60,780 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 COU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 60,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 60,641 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror and dash . ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 53,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 53,594 miles

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 48,587 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 43,590 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 41,098 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 41,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 38,259 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 35,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,743 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 32,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box bracket (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,574 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,495 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 21,472 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 17,134 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 171,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 13,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 9,596 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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FM57 COU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM57 COU, 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 FM57 COU registered?

FM57 COU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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