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FY08 BYO

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,667 mi
Last recorded76,667 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 76,667 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside front indicator bulb faded

Nearside mirror assembly damaged

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket missing

Fail 1 Aug 2020 76,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres perished

Nearside front indicator bulb faded

Nearside mirror assembly damaged

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket missing

Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,900 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,690 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Aug 2017 67,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,560 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly kinked but not affecting brake performance

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 7 Aug 2015 52,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 16 May 2014 49,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 44,677 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,703 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FY08 BYO is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FY08 BYO, 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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FY08 BYO is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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