2008 Citroen C2 1.6L Petrol · YR08 UCD
2008 Citroen C2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 147,566 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 UCD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 147,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 UCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C2 (YR08 UCD) between April 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YR08 UCD Mileage History
- 27/04/201128,393 mi
- 27/04/201128,393 mi
- 23/04/201231,656 mi+3,263 mi
- 15/04/201342,797 mi+11,141 mi
- 15/04/201342,797 mi
- 23/04/201451,576 mi+8,779 mi
- 23/04/201559,735 mi+8,159 mi
- 28/04/201559,851 mi+116 mi
- 08/04/201670,328 mi+10,477 mi
- 01/02/201781,152 mi+10,824 mi
- 01/02/201781,152 mi
- 30/01/201888,943 mi+7,791 mi
- 30/01/201888,943 mi
- 10/01/201997,226 mi+8,283 mi
- 30/01/2020107,595 mi+10,369 mi
- 14/01/2021115,239 mi+7,644 mi
- 11/02/2022120,034 mi+4,795 mi
- 14/02/2022120,038 mi+4 mi
- 15/02/2023127,793 mi+7,755 mi
- 22/02/2023127,795 mi+2 mi
- 21/02/2024134,677 mi+6,882 mi
- 21/02/2024134,677 mi
- 21/02/2025141,584 mi+6,907 mi
- 26/02/2025141,584 mi
- 20/03/2026147,555 mi+5,971 mi
- 26/03/2026147,566 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 7,991 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: CITROEN C2
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- SensoDrive automated gearbox actuator failure and shift refusal(Serious)
The automated manual SensoDrive gearbox fitted to 1.4 and 1.6 VTR models suffers from electronic clutch actuator motor fatigue, sensor degradation and software lockouts. The gearbox hesitates, changes gear abruptly, refuses to engage reverse, or locks the car in neutral with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- Front suspension coil spring snapping(Serious)
Shared with the C3 Mk1 on the PF1 platform, the front coil springs are highly vulnerable to corrosion from UK road salt and fatigue from speed cushions. The lower coil fractures suddenly, creating a severe knocking sound and risking tyre puncture if the sharp broken coil makes contact with the tyre carcass.
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- SensoDrive automated gearbox actuator failure and shift refusalSerious
The automated manual SensoDrive gearbox fitted to 1.4 and 1.6 VTR models suffers from electronic clutch actuator motor fatigue, sensor degradation and software lockouts. The gearbox hesitates, changes gear abruptly, refuses to engage reverse, or locks the car in neutral with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- Front suspension coil spring snappingSerious
Shared with the C3 Mk1 on the PF1 platform, the front coil springs are highly vulnerable to corrosion from UK road salt and fatigue from speed cushions. The lower coil fractures suddenly, creating a severe knocking sound and risking tyre puncture if the sharp broken coil makes contact with the tyre carcass.
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