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FY08 CWL

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,542 mi
Last recorded90,542 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 CWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 90,542 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 89,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,835 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,374 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,579 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,934 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 10 Nov 2017 80,970 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 80,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,799 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,736 miles

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

both sides rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2014 66,736 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)

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

both sides rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,756 miles

front inner brake discs corroding

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 23 Oct 2013 62,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner brake discs corroding

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 17 Oct 2013 62,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,926 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 55,925 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,917 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,382 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 41,382 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded,brakes noisey in operation.

Lower tailgate hindge loose.

Rear wiper blade split.

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 CWL is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black 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 FY08 CWL, 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 CWL is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 May 2008.

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