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J22 XMB

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,359 mi
Last recorded67,359 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 XMB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 67,359 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 62,217 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 62,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

temp repair to headlight mounting

Pass 5 Oct 2023 57,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 54,928 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 53,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 51,799 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,430 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 50,430 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV clip missing from boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 48,132 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 48,132 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,043 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 45,043 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,543 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 38,780 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor band loose but still preventing dirt ingress

Fail 24 Nov 2015 38,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor band loose but still preventing dirt ingress

Pass 19 Nov 2014 34,239 miles

front brake discs rusting badly on inner surface

Fail 18 Nov 2014 34,239 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs rusting badly on inner surface

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,806 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,623 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 25,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 18,400 miles

Front brake discs worn & scored on inner sides

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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J22 XMB is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J22 XMB, 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 J22 XMB registered?

J22 XMB is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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