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OY08 XTC

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

123,812 mi
Last recorded123,812 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 123,812 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 123,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 118,597 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 118,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 116,291 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 116,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 110,804 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 110,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 104,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,350 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 98,350 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,202 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 92,202 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,737 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 85,737 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,858 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 126,867 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 115,877 miles

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

oil temp not taken

passenger air bags switched off by presenter and child seat fitted n/s/f seat

Fail 9 Jul 2013 115,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

oil temp not taken

passenger air bags switched off by presenter and child seat fitted n/s/f seat

Fail 21 Jun 2012 64,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

car presented with passenger air bag disarmed . child seats fitted to nearside front . nearside rearmost and offside rearmost

un derbody areas filled with hardened mud

undebody plastic panel damage to . offside wing moulding . offside front moulding , un der engine cover

underbody diesel cooler knocked back and duct full of mud

wiring loom front of fuel tank knocked off

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,612 miles

car presented with passenger air bag disarmed . child seats fitted to nearside front . nearside rearmost and offside rearmost

un derbody areas filled with hardened mud

undebody plastic panel damage to . offside wing moulding . offside front moulding , un der engine cover

underbody diesel cooler knocked back and duct full of mud

wiring loom front of fuel tank knocked off

Fail 29 Jul 2011 61,263 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,263 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
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OY08 XTC is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 OY08 XTC, 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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What year was OY08 XTC registered?

OY08 XTC is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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