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FY08 TXO

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,597 mi
Last recorded131,597 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 TXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 102,700 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 102,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

n/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 83,854 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 75,856 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,834 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,771 miles

chassi has slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2018 75,743 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 66,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 56,230 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 56,230 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 42,827 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,432 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 36,432 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,765 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 30,765 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tears in tread area of offside front 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 TXO is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXO, 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 FY08 TXO registered?

FY08 TXO is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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