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VU08 YDX

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,259 mi
Last recorded90,259 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 YDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 90,259 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2026 90,259 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2025 81,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 81,989 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,808 miles

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

no water in header tank

Pass 9 Mar 2023 59,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

No seats fitted to 3rd row n/s and o/s

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

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2023 59,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

No seats fitted to 3rd row n/s and o/s

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

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 49,062 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,322 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 43,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 21 May 2019 31,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and worn both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 28,767 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 28,762 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation off side pad low and signs of over heating (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,537 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 23,537 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,777 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 13,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 7,069 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 6,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 5,048 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 5,048 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 4,852 miles

front wipers split

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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VU08 YDX is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU08 YDX, 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 VU08 YDX registered?

VU08 YDX is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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