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BP08 WGD

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,851 mi
Last recorded163,851 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 163,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 139,048 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 138,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2016 112,311 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 112,140 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 112,139 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 160,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 140,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blade have poor efficiency

drivers seat belt is frayed

engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Aug 2014 140,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blade have poor efficiency

drivers seat belt is frayed

engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2013 115,036 miles

o/s/r tyre has had repair done

underbonnet fusebox cover missing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f tyre starting to bald on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear bench seat folded down

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,969 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 WGD is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGD, 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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BP08 WGD is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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