MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
d.p.f filter has been tampered with
excessive fumes inside vehicle
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear brackets broken (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Outer 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 Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking and resovoiur empty (2.3.3b)
drivers door hinge damaged and door dosnt close propely
nail in o/s/r tyre
o/s/f headlight dim
o/s/f wing and bumper loose
spare tyre dangerous
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen C8?
Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA08 XSJ is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CA08 XSJ, 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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CA08 XSJ is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 July 2008.
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