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HY58 RRU

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

130,291 mi
Last recorded130,291 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 130,291 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,114 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 114,108 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 110,038 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 104,408 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 104,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 102,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge & Starting To Perish

Pass 9 Sep 2021 95,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats except nearside rear outer (front row) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2021 95,197 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats except nearside rear outer (front row) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit and out of shape (215/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper position light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn & perished (215/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,838 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 87,838 miles

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

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

os number plate light inop

Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,776 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both far rear, offside rear and centre rear ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 5 Sep 2019 82,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF Back (6.1.2 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both far rear, offside rear and centre rear ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,842 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 77,842 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 72,068 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 72,068 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,334 miles

Childs seats fitted.

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

Front brake discs have a deep wear ridge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers smeary.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 61,334 miles

Childs seats fitted.

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

Front brake discs have a deep wear ridge.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers smeary.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,334 miles

Childs seats fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,745 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs have a deep wear ridge.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 56,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs have a deep wear ridge.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions clean.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too lean to register.

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

Offside rear tyre has cracks on outer sidewall.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 47,583 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too lean to register.

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

Offside rear tyre has cracks on outer sidewall.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2011 42,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RRU is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RRU, 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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HY58 RRU is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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