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BJ08 DZG

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,931 mi
Last recorded118,931 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,931 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,056 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 111,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,242 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2016 102,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Catalyst heat shield has become partially detached.

Nearside Front tyre perishing close to the bead.

Nearside Rear tyre perishing close to the bead.

Offside Front tyre perishing close to the bead.

Offside Rear tyre perishing close to the bead.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

middle section exhaust mount weld has rusted but still adequately supported

Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,641 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust center pipe brackets broken. System still adequatley supported.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,589 miles

exhaust flexsi pipe damage

nearside front tyre slight worn outer wall

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,372 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 56,372 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,272 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 42,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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BJ08 DZG is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ08 DZG, 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 BJ08 DZG registered?

BJ08 DZG is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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