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FB57 GGJ

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,002 mi
Last recorded71,002 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 GGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 71,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 53,337 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 51,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 49,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 47,131 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,411 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,233 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,156 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 30,086 miles

both rear tyres outer walls slightly cracked

nearside front tyre outer wall wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,903 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,185 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 17,455 miles

Advise slight play in steering gear.

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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FB57 GGJ is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FB57 GGJ, 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 FB57 GGJ registered?

FB57 GGJ is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is FB57 GGJ safe to buy?

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