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HN58 CEV

2008 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,408 mi
Last recorded166,408 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 CEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 166,408 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 164,453 miles

slight corrosion on suspension components

under tray fitted which obscuring inner view

Fail 1 Oct 2016 164,453 miles

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

slight corrosion on suspension components

under tray fitted which obscuring inner view

Pass 7 Dec 2015 159,532 miles

Suspension components slight surface corrosion

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2014 145,899 miles

n/s/r additional seat not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust mount broken

rear tyres 1.8mm

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2014 145,584 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

heavy wear on front discs and pads

n/s/r additional seat not fitted at time of test

n/s/r outer pad approx 2mm

rear exhaust mount broken

rear tyres 1.8mm

some handbrake travel

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2013 120,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Dec 2013 119,998 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades split

Fail 4 Dec 2012 94,359 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades split

rear brake balance on upper limit

some wear front brake discs and pads low

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,787 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 75,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HN58 CEV is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HN58 CEV, 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 HN58 CEV registered?

HN58 CEV is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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