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FL08 XTJ

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,292 mi
Last recorded109,292 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 XTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 109,292 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 109,270 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,517 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 91,826 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 82,332 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,667 miles

Both rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

N/s/r light cluster slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Slight front brake application detected on RBT

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Apr 2014 72,667 miles

Both rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

N/s/r light cluster slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Slight front brake application detected on RBT

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust middle section mounting broken away. System still fully supported

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak from engine / oil level on min at time of test

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

Spare tyre defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2013 59,243 miles

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

Exhaust middle section mounting broken away. System still fully supported

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,056 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Apr 2012 51,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,214 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit / wearing slightly on inside edges

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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FL08 XTJ is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL08 XTJ, 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 FL08 XTJ registered?

FL08 XTJ is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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