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BG57 VRC

2008 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,185 mi
Last recorded133,185 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 133,185 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,129 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 102,121 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber missing, anti slip on pedal

Fail 24 Feb 2018 85,155 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edge of tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber missing, anti slip on pedal

Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,180 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 79,177 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,720 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,140 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,767 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,029 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 44,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,443 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 21,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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 VRC is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG57 VRC registered?

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

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