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GK08 ZCO

2008 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,449 mi
Last recorded107,449 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ZCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 107,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2025 107,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 100,063 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 100,059 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,787 miles

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 97,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 94,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 92,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both seats in the boot area ()

Fail 12 Jan 2021 92,120 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both seats in the boot area ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 90,014 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

fog lamp switch intermittent fault

Fail 18 Jan 2018 82,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

fog lamp switch intermittent fault

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

noise from gearbox area

Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,638 miles

passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 42,089 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 42,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,919 miles

Toy fitted to dashboard

Fail 22 Jan 2013 31,919 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)

Toy fitted to dashboard

Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,290 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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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GK08 ZCO is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK08 ZCO, 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 GK08 ZCO registered?

GK08 ZCO is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 ZCO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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