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ML09 YFU

2009 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,359 mi
Last recorded68,359 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 YFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 68,359 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 68,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,377 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 29 Jul 2024 64,374 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 17 Jul 2023 61,496 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 61,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both the n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,380 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both the n/s and o/s ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both the n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 57,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both the n/s and o/s ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both the n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,719 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 54,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,312 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,020 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,185 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,368 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,767 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,117 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,084 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,153 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,644 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bald on the outside edge.

Rear wiper split.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 19,644 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn bald on the outside edge.

Rear wiper split.

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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ML09 YFU is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML09 YFU, 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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ML09 YFU is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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