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GV08 GXA

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,956 mi
Last recorded68,956 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 68,956 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside door mirror cracked

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 May 2018 68,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside door mirror cracked

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

o/s third row seat missing so unable to fully inspect the seat belt

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,708 miles

Both the inner rack joints have slight play

The O/S/R tyre is very slightly perished

The third row O/S seat is missing

Fail 10 Feb 2016 58,686 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively damaged (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively damaged (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both lamps are full of dirt (1.1.C.1e)

Both the inner rack joints have slight play

The O/S/R tyre is very slightly perished

The third row O/S seat is missing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,943 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,941 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,421 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,674 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GV08 GXA is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV08 GXA, 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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GV08 GXA is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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