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LE57 FZY

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

256,072 mi
Last recorded256,072 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 FZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 256,072 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 247,105 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 238,807 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 238,807 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 219,708 miles

fuel tank damp

injectors chuffing

o/s/f track rod end worn

play in both bottom ball joints

steering rack leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2013 181,258 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/f bottom ball joint worn

Pass 6 Sep 2012 123,355 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 123,355 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,301 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,533 miles

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

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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LE57 FZY is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LE57 FZY, 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 LE57 FZY registered?

LE57 FZY is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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