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GR57 XNG

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

125,287 mi
Last recorded125,287 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 XNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 125,287 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 125,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 118,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge 215/60/16

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 109,102 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 103,763 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 98,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge 215/60/16

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 88,656 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 81,322 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 81,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 72,365 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 72,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,825 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

Fail 2 Nov 2015 63,825 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,672 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 91,156 miles

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

bearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 52,938 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lower sidelight not working

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 48,201 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/r lower sidelight not working

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,940 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,940 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,376 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 31,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GR57 XNG is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GR57 XNG, 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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GR57 XNG is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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