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FM57 XPJ

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,564 mi
Last recorded163,564 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 163,564 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens damaged/cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all three pedal covers worn

Fail 9 Sep 2021 163,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens damaged/cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all three pedal covers worn

Pass 10 Sep 2020 147,909 miles

Front Both tyres worn unevenly worn heavily on inner edges (borderline)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear alloy wheel inner bead buckled slightly

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 147,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both tyres worn unevenly worn heavily on inner edges (borderline)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear alloy wheel inner bead buckled slightly

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 136,023 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front both tyres very slight wear to inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre very slight wear to inner edge

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

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

clutch pedal worn

recommend a wheel alignment

Fail 19 Aug 2019 136,022 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear to inner edge

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

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

clutch pedal worn

Pass 13 Aug 2018 121,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,833 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 91,213 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil around gearbox

Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil around gearbox

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,297 miles

osr tyre heavily cracking

slight play in nearside drop link

Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,297 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

gearbox oil leaks

osr tyre heavily cracking

slight play in nearside drop link

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,613 miles

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,613 miles

Offside Outer 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 going out of shape

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,537 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 58,537 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,197 miles

Rear disc's slightly lipped

Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,216 miles

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

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 XPJ is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FM57 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

FM57 XPJ is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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