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APS 4

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,038 mi
Last recorded127,038 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPS 4
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 127,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 123,911 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 119,579 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

power steering fluid low

Fail 30 Dec 2021 115,101 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

power steering fluid low

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 101,160 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 94,454 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 94,367 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,949 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,421 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 73,400 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,026 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 83,145 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,713 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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APS 4 is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 APS 4, 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 APS 4 registered?

APS 4 is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is APS 4 safe to buy?

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