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HY08 XUW

2008 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,870 mi
Last recorded92,870 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 92,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Nov 2025 92,708 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,472 miles

MIL lamp flickered during emissions test

Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,086 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 83,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,232 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 78,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 74,911 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 74,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,838 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 71,450 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 71,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,467 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 68,466 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,928 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 65,928 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 63,325 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine management lamp on dash

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount not secure but exaust secure

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,441 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,573 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,014 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,444 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Exhaust earth strap insecure

Lambda sensor wires broken

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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HY08 XUW is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HY08 XUW, 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 HY08 XUW registered?

HY08 XUW is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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