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PJ08 SBZ

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

285,774 mi
Last recorded285,774 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 SBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 285,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 285,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AND NO THIRD ROW SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 161,780 miles

rear seats not fitted/exhaust welded up benefit given to presenter/minor leak of gasses.

Fail 16 Jan 2019 161,689 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Temperature sensor pipe burst (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 148,484 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 147,263 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 140,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2015 130,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 116,875 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 25 May 2014 116,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 107,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 99,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,039 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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PJ08 SBZ is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ08 SBZ, 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 PJ08 SBZ registered?

PJ08 SBZ is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 July 2008.

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