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BP08 VZV

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,749 mi
Last recorded35,749 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 VZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 35,749 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 28,840 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 22,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 21,164 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 21,164 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 27 Jul 2022 19,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 18,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter split but letting in dirt

Pass 13 Jul 2020 16,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 14,782 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Pass 23 Jul 2018 13,083 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 11,798 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat central row

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Pass 19 Jul 2016 10,622 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 9,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyreshve perish cracks in the tread

child seat fitted to center row center seat

Fail 14 Jul 2015 9,436 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyreshve perish cracks in the tread

child seat fitted to center row center seat

Pass 22 Jul 2014 8,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 6,827 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2012 5,622 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 4,407 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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BP08 VZV is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BP08 VZV, 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 BP08 VZV registered?

BP08 VZV is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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