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RV08 FGN

2008 Citroen C8

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

190,672 mi
Last recorded190,672 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 FGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 190,672 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 185,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 174,429 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recommend tyre renewal (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 165,391 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 160,271 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot has signs of grease on external of boot,possible pin hole,recommend monitoring/renewal

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil seepage,recommend investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing/juddering

Pass 13 Mar 2019 148,065 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake performance also lower than expected (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective appears to be soft. ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 135,958 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 107,816 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 107,816 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,972 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,685 miles

2nd row middle seat not present at time of test.

3rd row seats not present at time of test.

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

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

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

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

recommend front brake disc replacement at pad change.

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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RV08 FGN is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RV08 FGN, 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 RV08 FGN registered?

RV08 FGN is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is RV08 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 FGN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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