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BG58 KZE

2008 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,700 mi
Last recorded161,700 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 KZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 161,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 153,346 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 153,336 miles

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

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement both calipers handbrake levers not returning to stops (1.1.15 (e))

parking brake only just reached requirments

Pass 12 Oct 2020 146,441 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 146,441 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 134,505 miles

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

o/s handbrake lever slightly of its stop

Pass 17 Oct 2018 117,031 miles

rear seats removed no belt check

Fail 17 Oct 2018 117,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

rear seats removed no belt check

Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,687 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 98,686 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,805 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 85,804 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,833 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 62,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck damp (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake linkage not working (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,093 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 35,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,673 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 KZE is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG58 KZE, 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 KZE registered?

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

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