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LO08 AOT

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,314 mi
Last recorded96,314 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 AOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

eml light on

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Sep 2021 96,314 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

eml light on

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,901 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 24 Sep 2020 91,901 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,624 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 88,621 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,516 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,972 miles

Both Front and O/S Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 74,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not visable in test exuipment (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both Front and O/S Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Fail 9 Sep 2013 38,140 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,449 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,241 miles

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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LO08 AOT is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LO08 AOT, 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 LO08 AOT registered?

LO08 AOT is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LO08 AOT safe to buy?

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