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WD08 ETU

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,773 mi
Last recorded66,773 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 ETU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,773 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front shock casings corroded

Front subframe corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 66,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front shock casings corroded

Front subframe corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 59,526 miles

both rear brake pipe/flexi hoses corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 59,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake pipe/flexi hoses corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,908 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 57,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 47,925 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mountain on vehicle poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust emission lambda readings high

exhaust system poor condition

fuel pipes at tank slightly cracked & perished

Fail 15 Jan 2019 47,814 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mountain on vehicle poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust emission lambda readings high

exhaust system poor condition

fuel pipes at tank slightly cracked & perished

Pass 15 Nov 2017 35,027 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 34,854 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 4 Nov 2016 27,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 17 Nov 2015 20,489 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

Exhaust system poor condition.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 14 Nov 2015 20,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both rear tyres cracked.

Exhaust system poor condition.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 9,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 8,271 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2013 7,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 6,848 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 6,848 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 5,264 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,264 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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WD08 ETU is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WD08 ETU, 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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WD08 ETU is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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