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FX58 YYS

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,285 mi
Last recorded186,285 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 YYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2022 186,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 182,424 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 182,424 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 169,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer C V boot slightly deteriorated.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 May 2018 160,760 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Offside Outer Cv clip slightly loose

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

Fail 11 May 2018 160,758 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Offside Outer Cv clip slightly loose

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 160,571 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Front Inner Cv gaitor clip slightlly loose

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 160,509 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 145,540 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outeredges

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,578 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,993 miles

Exhaust heat shield missing 2No. fasteners

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 65,749 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust heat shield missing 2No. fasteners

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,882 miles

Exhaust mount broken

Fail 25 Oct 2013 33,867 miles

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

Exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,097 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both reat tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Aug 2013 33,097 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both reat tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,721 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,840 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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FX58 YYS is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FX58 YYS, 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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FX58 YYS is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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