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MJ08 KZP

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,487 mi
Last recorded75,487 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 75,487 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 75,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 75,384 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 75,268 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 75,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 74,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 74,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 73,233 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 73,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,605 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2021 71,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2020 70,545 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 70,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,863 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,297 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 67,297 miles

Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MOUNTING SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,274 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT MESH DETATCHED. BUT NOT BLOWING OR INSECURE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM TREAD, WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INSIDE EDGE 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 63,274 miles

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

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

EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT MESH DETATCHED. BUT NOT BLOWING OR INSECURE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM TREAD, WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INSIDE EDGE 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,579 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2016 55,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,369 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,631 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,668 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 29,610 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 22,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,596 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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MJ08 KZP is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJ08 KZP, 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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MJ08 KZP is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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