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GU58 EJK

2008 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,458 mi
Last recorded159,458 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 EJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 159,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 157,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear mountings broken , repaired with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 157,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and tread low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear mountings broken , repaired with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,711 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 152,711 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 144,677 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,278 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 119,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,409 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 109,406 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 100,800 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 100,791 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,150 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,957 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,806 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2014 44,778 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 33,206 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 19,327 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish ;

Fail 30 Jan 2012 19,327 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre starting to perish ;

Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,703 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 18,703 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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GU58 EJK is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU58 EJK, 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 GU58 EJK registered?

GU58 EJK is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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