2008 Citroën C2 · 7,312 MOT tests
2008 Citroën C2 reliability
2008 Citroën C2s fail 45.1% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 C2 years (7,312 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C2s: 47.7%)
- 45.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C2s: 47.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 79,873
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,312
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 13.3% of tests fail here (118% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Citroën C2
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.7%
- Lights and electrics18.6%
- Body, chassis and structure13.3%
- Brakes10.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.9%
- Tyres7.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.76%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.88%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.39%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.23%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.61%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.51%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.3%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.45%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.76%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.11%)
Is a 2008 Citroën C2 reliable?
2008 Citroën C2s fail 45.1% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 C2 years (7,312 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Citroën C2 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.76% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.88% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Citroën C2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Citroën C2 shows 79,873 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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