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FY08 RMU

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,037 mi
Last recorded102,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 RMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,037 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underbody corrosion, door check strap incomplete (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 102,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underbody corrosion, door check strap incomplete (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,890 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly Parking brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine running rough, no smoke, emissions passed.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Jun 2020 92,890 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly Parking brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine running rough, no smoke, emissions passed.

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,455 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 82,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,686 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 66,686 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 66,677 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking at fuel tank (7.2.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,803 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

smoke meter reading not detected

Fail 4 Jun 2015 63,802 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 51,232 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs deteriorating on inner surfaces

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 May 2014 51,232 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s & o/s front brake discs deteriorating on inner surfaces

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2013 43,760 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jun 2012 28,011 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 May 2011 18,061 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 18,060 miles

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

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 RMU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY08 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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