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CY08 FYS

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,153 mi
Last recorded148,153 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 FYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2024 148,153 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 140,870 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s rear sill rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2023 140,870 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s rear sill rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2022 133,133 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 123,261 miles

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))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 123,261 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,772 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 111,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 102,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 102,508 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,545 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 93,545 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 84,591 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,863 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,664 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 73,664 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2013 67,204 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to the rear near side(unable to carry out a full inspection of the adult seat belt)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,668 miles

child seat fitted to the rear near side and rear off side(unable to carry out a full inspection of the adult seat belt)

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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CY08 FYS is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CY08 FYS, 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 CY08 FYS registered?

CY08 FYS is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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