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FY08 TXU

2008 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,049 mi
Last recorded75,049 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 TXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 75,046 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 70,532 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside has slight movement

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter has grease around it

Fail 6 Mar 2023 70,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill all the way long (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside has slight movement

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter has grease around it

Pass 23 Feb 2022 65,157 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in centre of tread ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer held up with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,328 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 56,328 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,881 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 50,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit 1.6 mm + inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,659 miles

Nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,569 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,656 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 39,656 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,518 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 35,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 13,800 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2012 13,800 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,950 miles

Oil leak

wear on 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 TXU is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 TXU registered?

FY08 TXU is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FY08 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 TXU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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