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LK08 OWB

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,663 mi
Last recorded116,663 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 OWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,663 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion forming at subframes, suspension components, sills etc.

Pass 8 Aug 2022 108,116 miles

All of chassis slightly corroded

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

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2020 102,652 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 95,312 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,622 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 84,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,930 miles

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

heater hoses corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2017 72,930 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heater hoses corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,790 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 59,790 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,674 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 52,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,472 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 35,107 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 21,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,368 miles

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

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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LK08 OWB is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK08 OWB, 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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LK08 OWB is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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