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KO08 YZN

2008 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,036 mi
Last recorded121,036 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 YZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 121,036 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 121,024 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 120,995 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 120,843 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,395 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 111,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 100,716 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 100,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 96,487 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 91,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 91,562 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak Excessive leak from metal pipe underneath vehicle ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,461 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,460 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,203 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,454 miles

headlamp washers catching on bumper when operated

Fail 12 Jun 2015 64,454 miles

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

headlamp washers catching on bumper when operated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,327 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 57,327 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,539 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,539 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

O/S/F tyre badly worn & void of tread on edge.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,619 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped.

Both front inner brake pads getting low?

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre has 2mm min tread left.

O/S/R tyre has 3mm min tread left.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,018 miles

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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KO08 YZN is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KO08 YZN, 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 KO08 YZN registered?

KO08 YZN is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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