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PJ59 LPP

2009 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,211 mi
Last recorded194,211 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 LPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 194,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2024 194,211 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2023 182,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 181,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 181,058 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 174,737 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 174,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 167,473 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 167,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 159,018 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 159,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 150,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 143,388 miles

Coolant leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 143,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 137,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 137,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 114,701 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,224 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)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,088 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PJ59 LPP is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PJ59 LPP, 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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PJ59 LPP is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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