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AV08 XTG

2008 Citroen C8

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,076 mi
Last recorded192,076 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 192,076 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 158,788 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 158,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,926 miles

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SLIGHT BIND (3.7.B.6b)

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 110,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 110,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 102,915 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 94,371 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,856 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 87,856 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly frayed.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,832 miles

Centre rear seat belt has restricted access(Underneath seat cover)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside front wheel bearing has play

Offside front antiroll bar linkage slighty worn

Oil leak

Rear wiper worn

Side airbag poorly secured to the drivers seat

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Oct 2011 77,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre rear seat belt has restricted access(Underneath seat cover)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside front wheel bearing has play

Offside front antiroll bar linkage slighty worn

Oil leak

Rear wiper worn

Side airbag poorly secured to the drivers seat

Spare tyre defective

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 XTG is a 2008 Citroen C8 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV08 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

AV08 XTG is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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