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FV57 YMF

2008 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,256 mi
Last recorded110,256 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 106,395 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 106,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre parished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 105,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 105,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 100,152 miles

slight exhaust blow centre pipe

slight play offside front link

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,269 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 88,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,692 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,225 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 78,228 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 76,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 76,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FV57 YMF is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV57 YMF, 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 FV57 YMF registered?

FV57 YMF is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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