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BG57 VMA

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,295 mi
Last recorded172,295 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 172,295 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Feb 2018 172,295 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Jan 2017 150,322 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 123,113 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 123,113 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective second row of seats, middle. (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,698 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 37,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,850 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,429 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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BG57 VMA is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG57 VMA, 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 BG57 VMA registered?

BG57 VMA is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is BG57 VMA safe to buy?

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