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FY58 HVV

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,268 mi
Last recorded134,268 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 HVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 134,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 129,776 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 118,921 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 109,086 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 103,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,645 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 97,631 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s rear (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,609 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 87,602 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,799 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,628 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,700 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,096 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 57,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FY58 HVV is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY58 HVV, 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 FY58 HVV registered?

FY58 HVV is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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