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MJ59 SXL

2009 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,193 mi
Last recorded108,193 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 SXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 108,193 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 104,224 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 88,061 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,640 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,075 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 68,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,032 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,767 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2015 47,852 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions not detected

can not see brake pads

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,021 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 30,366 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 20,869 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 20,869 miles

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

front brake disks worn/noisey

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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MJ59 SXL is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 78,810 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 MJ59 SXL, 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 17 years old, this Citroen C8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ59 SXL registered?

MJ59 SXL is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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