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AO08 LSF

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,504 mi
Last recorded97,504 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,504 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 97,305 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,803 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,751 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,853 miles

Nearside Rear park brake lever is stiff

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside main beam bulb is insecure

Pass 3 May 2018 67,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,335 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,346 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,682 miles

Engine oil leaking

Exhaust centre rear support bracket broken away from the pipework

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn and perished

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside repeater faded

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear tyres aged and perished

Spare tyre perished and splitting

Fail 9 Mar 2016 61,581 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine oil leaking

Exhaust centre rear support bracket broken away from the pipework

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn and perished

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside repeater faded

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear tyres aged and perished

Spare tyre perished and splitting

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,660 miles

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Offside parking brake effort low

Offside repeater faded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,615 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 48,615 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 40,826 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Offside repeater faded slightly

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 40,817 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer sill damaged

Offside repeater faded slightly

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 35,682 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,507 miles

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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AO08 LSF is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO08 LSF, 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 AO08 LSF registered?

AO08 LSF is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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