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AO08 TAV

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,825 mi
Last recorded112,825 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,825 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,362 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre, wheel & wheel bearing unable to be tested due to binding brake

Fail 10 Nov 2023 110,346 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre, wheel & wheel bearing unable to be tested due to binding brake

Pass 1 Dec 2022 107,640 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 107,613 miles

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated At caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 104,258 miles

Brake pad warning wires broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 104,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning wires broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp in/op.Note multiple rear position lamps fitted .

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,067 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 97,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 85,732 miles

Nearside front brake pad warning wiring broken,

Pass 14 May 2018 78,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 68,241 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 May 2017 68,241 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,285 miles

tailpipe mount broken

Pass 18 May 2015 41,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 26,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,924 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,534 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 TAV is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 TAV, 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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AO08 TAV is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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