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HK57 DWX

2008 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,171 mi
Last recorded101,171 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 DWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2022 101,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low reading. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Too bright. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 95,236 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 95,236 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 89,464 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 82,766 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 82,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mesh (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lowest reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dull (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,584 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,984 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,895 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,693 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,466 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,613 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front wishbone bushes persihed but not resulting in excessive play

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

front pads low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,916 miles

Advise o/s & n/s front brake discs corroded

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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HK57 DWX is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HK57 DWX, 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 HK57 DWX registered?

HK57 DWX is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is HK57 DWX safe to buy?

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