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BN08 XXA

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,681 mi
Last recorded64,681 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,681 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 61,341 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 61,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 55,953 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2013 50,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE ADRIFT

NSF TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

OSF,NSR AND OSR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH ALSO HAVE A VISABLE MANUFACTURING JOINT

OSR BRAKE CALIPER STICKING

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

Fail 9 May 2013 50,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO MIDDLE CENTER AND OS UNABLE TO TEST ADULT SEAT/BELT

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE ADRIFT

NSF TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

OSF,NSR AND OSR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH ALSO HAVE A VISABLE MANUFACTURING JOINT

OSR BRAKE CALIPER STICKING

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

Pass 11 May 2012 45,775 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 36,484 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,484 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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BN08 XXA is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BN08 XXA, 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 BN08 XXA registered?

BN08 XXA is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is BN08 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 XXA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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