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FG58 ZFU

2008 Citroen C8

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,967 mi
Last recorded112,967 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 ZFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,411 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,237 miles

Exhaust centre corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2017 94,237 miles

Exhaust centre corroding

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,796 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 83,796 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 83,623 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened catching lower arm when suspension dropped (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,877 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 74,877 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,052 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,052 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 56,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,507 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,443 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 46,443 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 35,802 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,802 miles

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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FG58 ZFU is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FG58 ZFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG58 ZFU?

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What year was FG58 ZFU registered?

FG58 ZFU is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is FG58 ZFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 ZFU shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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