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FP08 NXF

2008 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,941 mi
Last recorded96,941 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 NXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2023 96,941 miles

Electronic power steering not working Operation inconsistent (2.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers poor

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

electric steering faulting

Fail 10 Mar 2022 92,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers poor

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

electric steering faulty

Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,406 miles

Front subframe corroded not weakend

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 90,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded not weakend

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 89,323 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn closes to limit and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OS & NS (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 89,322 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box front and rear mounts rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn closes to limit and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OS & NS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,887 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 81,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting strap broken (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 73,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear wiper does not clear properly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damaged/scratch (8.3.1d)

free play in hand brake adjustment

Fail 18 May 2016 73,782 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear wiper does not clear properly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damaged/scratch (8.3.1d)

free play in hand brake adjustment

Pass 16 May 2015 66,789 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 58,973 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 58,973 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 50,444 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 42,254 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 34,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front blades torn.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 34,447 miles

front blades torn.

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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FP08 NXF is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FP08 NXF, 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 FP08 NXF registered?

FP08 NXF is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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