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LD08 RYU

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

161,878 mi
Last recorded161,878 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 RYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 161,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 161,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 126,416 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,445 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 113,445 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 109,633 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 109,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,625 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 105,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,482 miles

both side indicator repeater lamp discolour slightly

both side stop lamp lens deteriorated

worn brake pedal rubber slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2018 100,425 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating middle stop lamp (led) not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both side indicator repeater lamp discolour slightly

both side stop lamp lens deteriorated

worn brake pedal rubber slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2017 89,953 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 89,953 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,687 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION DROP LINK

Fail 24 Mar 2016 81,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION DROP LINK

Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 67,057 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,368 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre 2mm on outer

Fail 24 Mar 2014 53,368 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,831 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 41,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,136 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in nearside front tyre not deep enought to reach cords

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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LD08 RYU is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey 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 LD08 RYU, 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 LD08 RYU registered?

LD08 RYU is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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