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BG10 DSY

2010 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

117,915 mi
Last recorded117,915 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C874,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 DSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 117,915 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 117,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear limit and outer edge 0mm + cracked/perished and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 108,540 miles

Front brake pad sensor snapped both sides

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil just on dip stick

Fail 14 Feb 2023 108,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pad sensor snapped both sides

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil just on dip stick

Pass 11 Feb 2022 102,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Centre row / both outer seat belts slow to retract

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Fail 8 Feb 2022 102,938 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Centre row / both outer seat belts slow to retract

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,917 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row centre seat + rear 3rd row seats ()

both rear centre row outer belts slow to return - require assistance

Fail 1 Feb 2021 94,915 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row centre seat + rear 3rd row seats ()

both rear centre row outer belts slow to return - require assistance

Fail 15 Jan 2021 94,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear and 3rd row have child seats ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not fully secure to shaft - leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 94,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected large hole emitting white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure + damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

centre row outer two seat belts very slow to retract + n/s/f

Pass 18 Dec 2019 90,340 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 90,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 86,326 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 86,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,248 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 70,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 63,506 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 63,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,478 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 56,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,873 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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BG10 DSY is a 2010 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 74,385 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 BG10 DSY, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG10 DSY is a 2010 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 May 2010.

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