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FP08 WZA

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

106,708 mi
Last recorded106,708 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 WZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 106,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60R16 99H - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 106,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60R16 99H - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 104,443 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 104,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,371 miles

n/s/f drop link slight wear

n/s/r/r seat beat start to fray

Fail 23 Jun 2017 98,371 miles

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

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

n/s/f drop link slight wear

n/s/r/r seat beat start to fray

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,873 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limits on edges

slight wear tie-rods

Fail 19 Jul 2016 91,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn close to legal limits on edges

slight wear tie-rods

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jul 2015 83,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2014 66,406 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 22 May 2014 66,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 16 May 2013 51,328 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 51,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 36,036 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 23,905 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 23,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FP08 WZA is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey 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 FP08 WZA, 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 FP08 WZA registered?

FP08 WZA is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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