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AV08 PKN

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,479 mi
Last recorded185,479 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 PKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 185,479 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 177,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 168,795 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 158,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 158,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 147,431 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 126,974 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,066 miles

offside rear handbrake slow to release

Fail 15 Mar 2011 75,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear handbrake slow to release

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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AV08 PKN is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AV08 PKN, 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 AV08 PKN registered?

AV08 PKN is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AV08 PKN safe to buy?

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