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DU08 UTR

2008 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

53,001 mi
Last recorded53,001 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 UTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 53,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle mountain prescribed area corroded

all suspension heavily corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 51,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEXT TO AXLE MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEXT TO AXLE MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 51,119 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEXT TO AXLE MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEXT TO AXLE MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 46,677 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 41,676 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 38,734 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,177 miles

all 4 tyres perished with cracks appearing

exhaust system deteriorated

rear exhaust strap broken

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 15 Mar 2021 36,177 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres perished with cracks appearing

exhaust system deteriorated

rear exhaust strap broken

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,620 miles

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

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

rear exhaust casing and strap deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2019 32,317 miles

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

rear exhaust box casing/bracket deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,887 miles

Corrosion starting in various places

Exhaust rear box deteriorating

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,459 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust boxs corroded

rear exhaust strap bracket broken

Fail 13 Mar 2017 26,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust boxs corroded

rear exhaust strap bracket broken

Pass 9 Feb 2016 24,897 miles

Front Exhaust mount broken

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Backbox mounting band corroded / broken

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,200 miles

front exhast mount come away

Fail 26 Feb 2015 24,200 miles

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

front exhast mount come away

Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,034 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 22,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,416 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 21,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr and osf tyres cracked on sidewalls.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,591 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,924 miles

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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DU08 UTR is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 DU08 UTR, 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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DU08 UTR is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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