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BJ08 GGA

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,707 mi
Last recorded99,707 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 GGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 99,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible from under bonnet area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 99,706 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible from under bonnet area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 98,210 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front section of exhaust has a poor repair, but secure at retest

Fail 2 Sep 2023 98,185 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges, right on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges, right on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 96,187 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges, right on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges, right on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,665 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 82,664 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,582 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake high travel

Fail 21 Mar 2019 65,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

handbrake high travel

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 48,281 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,751 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 43,570 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,792 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,196 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,646 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Front exhaust brackets snapped but exhaust still secure

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GGA is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GGA, 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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BJ08 GGA is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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