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AX08 MLY

2008 Citroen C8

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,225 mi
Last recorded142,225 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 MLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 142,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 137,135 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low-o/s/f/ tyre worn low-n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 9 Apr 2021 137,135 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r/ outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn low-o/s/f/ tyre worn low-

Pass 19 May 2020 131,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2020 131,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 130,065 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 130,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,195 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 126,192 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 120,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged MISSING ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 105,820 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged MISSING ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 92,119 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,272 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexi mount deteriorated

offisde rear tyre has cracking in sidewall

Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,272 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexi mount deteriorated

offisde rear tyre has cracking in sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,011 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

nearside front wiper blade split

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2012 43,011 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

nearside front wiper blade split

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,872 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front and rear wiper blades spli

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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AX08 MLY is a 2008 Citroen C8 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX08 MLY, 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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AX08 MLY is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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