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LS58 YLC

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,378 mi
Last recorded144,378 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 YLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 144,378 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 144,378 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 Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND HOLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 142,374 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 138,232 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,868 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges 205/55/16

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

some under body surface corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 11 Apr 2018 132,868 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges 205/55/16

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

front brake pads appear low

some under body surface corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 20 Apr 2017 127,331 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective Loose in carrier ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 127,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting brackets no longer supporting rear silencer (7.1.1)

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)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective Loose in carrier ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 119,348 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 114,801 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 114,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,729 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 105,727 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

advise oil change due

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,110 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 96,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 85,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,854 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,852 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LS58 YLC is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LS58 YLC, 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 LS58 YLC registered?

LS58 YLC is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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