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MK08 EPF

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,947 mi
Last recorded164,947 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 164,947 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 164,946 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 164,945 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 154,955 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 154,955 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 142,219 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 142,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,813 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

small chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2021 126,813 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

small chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,788 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 101,432 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn away and legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,140 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6th seat ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 91,138 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall level with crack in wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6th seat ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,594 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,286 miles

rear seat missing unable to fully check seat belt operation

Fail 6 Mar 2015 76,281 miles

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

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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear seat missing unable to fully check seat belt operation

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,956 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,306 miles

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

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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MK08 EPF is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MK08 EPF, 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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MK08 EPF is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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