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GL08 PKJ

2008 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

106,859 mi
Last recorded106,859 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 106,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 102,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2024 89,327 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 81,369 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 79,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,796 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,758 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 57,158 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 52,465 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 52,443 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 47,671 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 42,890 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,538 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,667 miles

offside rear set not present at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,640 miles

offside rear seat missing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,949 miles

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

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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GL08 PKJ is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GL08 PKJ, 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 GL08 PKJ registered?

GL08 PKJ is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is GL08 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 PKJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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