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FY58 VYL

2008 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,637 mi
Last recorded129,637 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 VYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 129,637 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 125,724 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 120,816 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 120,816 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 118,035 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 118,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock absorber mounting is excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 116,103 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 114,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 111,913 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 111,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,335 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 97,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 24 Jul 2015 71,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,004 miles

both front tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Dec 2013 51,584 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 35,308 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 18,098 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 30 Dec 2011 18,098 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing low on tread on outer edge

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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FY58 VYL is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY58 VYL, 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 FY58 VYL registered?

FY58 VYL is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is FY58 VYL safe to buy?

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