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BT08 CZX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

201,177 mi
Last recorded201,177 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 CZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 201,177 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 192,908 miles

parking brake performance low@16%

Fail 19 Mar 2025 192,908 miles

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

parking brake performance low@16%

Pass 15 Mar 2024 183,059 miles

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

parking brake @19% (LOW) !

Pass 10 Mar 2023 171,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 157,695 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 157,695 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 150,398 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 140,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 140,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 131,737 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 131,737 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,718 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 115,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 108,619 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 108,619 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,106 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,106 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,678 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 69,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,472 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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BT08 CZX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 CZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT08 CZX registered?

BT08 CZX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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