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HY58 MYU

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,283 mi
Last recorded129,283 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 MYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 129,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,515 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

Fail 21 Oct 2021 120,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing back plate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing on axle beam (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 Oct 2020 114,846 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake cable binding slightly but not effecting brake performance

Fail 15 Oct 2020 114,830 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/r handbrake cable binding slightly but not effecting brake performance

Pass 4 Oct 2019 172,872 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 172,851 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,740 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 98,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,581 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre, outer sidewall worn

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Sep 2017 94,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre, outer sidewall worn

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,242 miles

oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2016 84,242 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure top hinge (6.2.B.2)

oil leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing low sidewall damaged

power steering fluid low

rearmost seatbelts not tested /in use

Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,124 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 61,124 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise exhaust pipe adjacent fuel tank bracket corroded away from pipe.

advise nearside rear tyre cracking in shoulder.

advise offside front brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

advise o/s/f tyre deep cut in outer wall

Fail 4 Sep 2013 48,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise exhaust pipe adjacent fuel tank bracket corroded away from pipe.

advise nearside rear tyre cracking in shoulder.

advise offside front brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

play in steering rack joints

Fail 18 Sep 2012 37,517 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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HY58 MYU is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HY58 MYU, 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 HY58 MYU registered?

HY58 MYU is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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