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FG08 LWP

2008 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,495 mi
Last recorded92,495 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 92,495 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,665 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 83,660 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,131 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,127 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 69,111 miles

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,111 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 4 Apr 2012 55,868 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,868 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,265 miles

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

power steering resivoir bottle empty

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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FG08 LWP is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG08 LWP, 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 FG08 LWP registered?

FG08 LWP is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is FG08 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 LWP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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