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FY57 RUC

2008 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,393 mi
Last recorded111,393 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 RUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 111,393 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front outer door handle jamming but works

Nearside rear tyre has minor outer side wall damage

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

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

Rear bumper damaged plus light body damage

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 111,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint clamp broken (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside front outer door handle jamming but works

Nearside rear tyre has minor outer side wall damage

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

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

Rear bumper damaged plus light body damage

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,818 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 101,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,289 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,774 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,868 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,709 miles

3rd row seats/belts not fitted at time of test

front exhaust mounting loose

Pass 12 Nov 2010 16,081 miles

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

oil leak on engine

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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FY57 RUC is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY57 RUC, 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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FY57 RUC is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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