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GY08 LXS

2008 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

166,501 mi
Last recorded166,501 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 LXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 166,501 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 166,499 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 162,205 miles

Front brake pad wear wires insecure

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 19 Sep 2024 162,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pad wear wires insecure

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Sep 2023 156,737 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 156,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 151,452 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 151,410 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 146,786 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 146,784 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 143,149 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 143,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 141,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 137,165 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 137,165 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 132,276 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL AND POOR EFFORT NOTED

Fail 2 Oct 2017 132,272 miles

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

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

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

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL AND POOR EFFORT NOTED

bad connection? nearside headlamp unit

Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak noted at front of engine....

Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 94,461 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,901 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 87,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high front brake imbalance, new pads/discs fitted and surfaces need to bed in.

nearside headlamp beam image slightly distorted.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,583 miles

high front brake imbalance, new pads/discs fitted and surfaces need to bed in.

nearside headlamp beam image slightly distorted.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,456 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,482 miles

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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GY08 LXS is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GY08 LXS, 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 GY08 LXS registered?

GY08 LXS is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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