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GK58 XUX

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,817 mi
Last recorded103,817 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 XUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 103,817 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 103,813 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly perishing in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 97,366 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly perishing in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage near to the limits

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low / smooth on the shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 89,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure due to clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage near to the limits

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low / smooth on the shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter starting to leak / deteriorate

Nearside Front tyre badly worn smooth on the outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on the shoulders

Fail 31 Oct 2018 78,468 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer hanger bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter starting to leak / deteriorate

Nearside Front tyre badly worn smooth on the outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on the shoulders

Offside Rear side lamp has a bulb not working

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,505 miles

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter is starting to leak

Fail 7 Nov 2017 68,505 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Nearside is the wrong size. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter is starting to leak

Nearside front tyre worn very badly on the outer shoulder area and worn low on the inner shoulder

Spare tyre very badly worn and is not usable

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,712 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,581 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,724 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,585 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,233 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 36,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers just about clearing the screen effectively.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,875 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,678 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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GK58 XUX is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GK58 XUX, 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 GK58 XUX registered?

GK58 XUX is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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