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HG57 NBX

2008 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,893 mi
Last recorded115,893 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 NBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 115,893 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 115,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,035 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 110,989 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,007 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 108,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,374 miles

Nearside Rear DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 103,374 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 90,347 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,347 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,135 miles

Nearside Rear SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,683 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,526 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 64,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,858 miles

nsr tyre outer edge soon to be approaching 2mm...

Fail 30 Dec 2014 55,825 miles

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

nsr tyre outer edge soon to be approaching 2mm...

Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,160 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavy on inner edges.....

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,080 miles

front brake pads look low(discs worn)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 40,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads look low(discs worn)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,133 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 24,678 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,678 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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HG57 NBX is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 HG57 NBX, 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 HG57 NBX registered?

HG57 NBX is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is HG57 NBX safe to buy?

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