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LG58 EBU

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,146 mi
Last recorded137,146 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 EBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 137,146 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2023 137,142 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,908 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,908 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,128 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 129,126 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 124,289 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2020 124,289 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 114,054 miles

Light perishing to rear tyres

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on edges perished and worn to 3mm

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 114,054 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Light perishing to rear tyres

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on edges perished and worn to 3mm

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,673 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 106,673 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 102,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,735 miles

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,253 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 28 Aug 2014 75,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

handbrake lever has alot of travel

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre depth getting low on edges

offside front tyre depth low on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2013 59,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre depth getting low on edges

offside front tyre depth low on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,943 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,546 miles

engine undertray fitted

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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LG58 EBU is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG58 EBU, 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 LG58 EBU registered?

LG58 EBU is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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