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EY08 YKZ

2008 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,992 mi
Last recorded82,992 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 YKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,992 miles

offside rear brake pads worn to limits

Fail 17 Mar 2016 82,988 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 79,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,244 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,243 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,745 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 70,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,203 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

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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EY08 YKZ is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EY08 YKZ, 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 EY08 YKZ registered?

EY08 YKZ is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EY08 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 YKZ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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