CarVerify

Free Car Check

MT57 TFZ

2008 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,128 mi
Last recorded99,128 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 TFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 99,128 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 99,128 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit damaged causing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,657 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 88,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,819 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 rear ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 73,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 63,105 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,591 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,914 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear child seats fitted x 3

Fail 7 Jan 2015 56,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,320 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,325 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,403 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
Full Citroen C8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MT57 TFZ is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MT57 TFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MT57 TFZ?

You can check the full history of MT57 TFZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MT57 TFZ registered?

MT57 TFZ is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is MT57 TFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT57 TFZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT57 TFZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MT57 TFZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.