2008 Citroen C2 MOT pass rate: 61.6% (5,240 tests)
Is the 2008 C2 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61.7% -3.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 61.3% -3.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 61.9% -3.2 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 C2
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,807 | 28.1% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,159 | 18.0% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 870 | 13.5% |
| 4 | Brakes | 865 | 13.4% |
| 5 | Tyres | 534 | 8.3% |
| 6 | Visibility | 511 | 7.9% |
All C2 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3,805 | 58.1% | -6.2 pts | 85,516 |
| 2005 | 4,982 | 58.6% | -5.9 pts | 86,114 |
| 2006 | 5,072 | 62.5% | -1.9 pts | 83,152 |
| 2007 | 5,900 | 60.8% | -4.3 pts | 82,596 |
| 2008 (this page) | 5,240 | 61.6% | -3.5 pts | 79,895 |
| 2009 | 6,352 | 59.9% | -6.5 pts | 78,392 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Citroen C2 reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 61.6% of their MOT tests (5,240 tests, 2023–2025), -3.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 79,895 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 C2?
The median tested example shows 79,895 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.