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MW57 ZBO

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,636 mi
Last recorded119,636 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 ZBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 119,636 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 114,058 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 114,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 104,066 miles

front strut top mountings noisy

Fail 26 Jun 2019 104,064 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front strut top mountings noisy

Pass 18 Jan 2019 100,244 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 100,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 215/60 R16 99V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Oil leak From Intercooler and pipework ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 87,167 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Central & Rear Support Brackets have corroded off (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60 R16 99V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 215/60 R16 99V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Oil leak From Intercooler and pipework ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 118,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 215/60 16 96V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak From top front of Engine ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 118,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm 215/60 16 96V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak From top front of Engine ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,985 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 61,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,515 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 53,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre excessively worn on inner and outer edges, almost to cords. 215/60x16 99H

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 45,287 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre excessively worn on inner and outer edges, almost to cords. 215/60x16 99H

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 36,548 miles

front brake pads low

quite alot of travel in handbrake

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2013 36,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

quite alot of travel in handbrake

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise tracking

Fail 17 Jan 2012 28,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise tracking

Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,119 miles

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

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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MW57 ZBO 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 54.5%.

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 MW57 ZBO, 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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MW57 ZBO is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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