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BG58 APU

2008 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,432 mi
Last recorded86,432 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 APU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 86,432 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 84,680 miles

corrosion apparent rear panhard rod assembly

general corrosion under side of vehicle - front subframe - lower arms -

o/s/f indicator bulb fading to clear

some fluctuation apparent o/s/f brake

various rear seat belts slow to retract and need assistance in some cases

Fail 8 Aug 2024 84,678 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion apparent rear panhard rod assembly

general corrosion under side of vehicle - front subframe - lower arms -

o/s/f indicator bulb fading to clear

some fluctuation apparent o/s/f brake

various rear seat belts slow to retract and need assistance in some cases

Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,646 miles

under body corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 83,646 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 82,454 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,345 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,011 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,076 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 73,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,044 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 64,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 55,854 miles

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

Offside hand brake reading low effort

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,238 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 48,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,358 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,828 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 33,828 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,964 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,420 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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BG58 APU is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG58 APU, 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 BG58 APU registered?

BG58 APU is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is BG58 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 APU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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