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LX08 CJU

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,301 mi
Last recorded127,301 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 CJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 127,301 miles

Centre Section Exhaust Hanger Broken Away But Exhaust Still Supported

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 Punctures ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 Punctures ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 127,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Centre Section Exhaust Hanger Broken Away But Exhaust Still Supported

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 Punctures ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 Punctures ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 119,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both front wipers smearing

advise front - rear brake pipes corroded

advise middle pipe exhaust hanger snapped

advise oil leak under bonnet

advise play on inner steering rack joints

advise slight play on steering wheel

advise top engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 119,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre splitting between tread (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both front wipers smearing

advise both rear metal brake pipes bent out of shape going to calipers

advise front - rear brake pipes corroded

advise middle pipe exhaust hanger snapped

advise offside rear tyre cracking between tread

advise oil leak under bonnet

advise play on inner steering rack joints

advise slight play on steering wheel

advise top engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 111,088 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wipers smearing

advise n/s rear tyre cracking between tread

advise slight play on handbrake lever

advise slight play on steering wheel

advise spare wheel defective

Fail 13 Apr 2015 111,088 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wipers smearing

advise n/s rear tyre cracking between tread

advise slight play on handbrake lever

advise slight play on steering wheel

advise spare wheel defective

Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wipers slightly smearing

advise exhaust tail pipe hanger snapped

advise free travel on handbrake lever

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2014 98,710 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wipers slightly smearing

advise exhaust tail pipe hanger snapped

advise free travel on handbrake lever

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2013 84,296 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise free travel on hand brake lever

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,218 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise unable to fully check rear mpv seats + belts

Fail 14 Mar 2012 68,218 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise middle pipe exhaust hanger snapped

advise unable to fully check rear mpv seats + belts

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,875 miles

rear brakes require attention

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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LX08 CJU is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 LX08 CJU, 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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LX08 CJU is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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