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LG09 YDW

2009 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

301,576 mi
Last recorded301,576 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 YDW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 301,576 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 294,762 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 291,995 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 26 May 2020 289,183 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 282,627 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 270,513 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 270,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 259,938 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 243,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 230,818 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front top mounts free play (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 218,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hose ferrules corroded on car (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 208,950 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 194,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 181,288 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 168,621 miles

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

spare wheel moves in its mounting but is secure

Pass 5 Dec 2014 156,269 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 156,269 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 144,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 144,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 112,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,531 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 73,740 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 73,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LG09 YDW is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 78,810 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 LG09 YDW, 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 17 years old, this Citroen C8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG09 YDW registered?

LG09 YDW is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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