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AE58 DWC

2008 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,469 mi
Last recorded130,469 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 130,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,835 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 127,828 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (no more adjustment). (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 123,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Play in offside front steering rack.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL BALD ON INNER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 113,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR box mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL BALD ON INNER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 101,242 miles

Oil leak

rear seats removed

Fail 17 Nov 2014 101,235 miles

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

Oil leak

rear seats removed

Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,804 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 87,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,142 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front wiper blades worn

Fail 20 Nov 2012 72,142 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,628 miles

3rd row and 2nd row centre seat belts not checked

3rd row and 2nd row centre seats missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 54,201 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

3rd row and 2nd row centre seat belts not checked

3rd row and 2nd row centre seats missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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AE58 DWC is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 80,760 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 C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE58 DWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE58 DWC registered?

AE58 DWC is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is AE58 DWC safe to buy?

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