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AF08 YGE

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,161 mi
Last recorded87,161 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,054 miles

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

near side front tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2018 85,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,519 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

centre seat in centre row and associated seat belt fittings removed at time if test

near side seat belt in centre row slow to retract

Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre seat in centre row and associated seat belt fittings removed at time if test

near side rear secondary position light not working

near side seat belt in centre row slow to retract

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,254 miles

near side front tyre tread 2-3mm trread approximately

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,572 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,572 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,747 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2012 29,488 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,732 miles

Centre row middle seat missing

Fail 7 Mar 2011 19,732 miles

Centre row middle seat missing

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

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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AF08 YGE is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF08 YGE, 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 AF08 YGE registered?

AF08 YGE is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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