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WF08 OXB

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,841 mi
Last recorded46,841 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 OXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 46,841 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension components both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 46,528 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 46,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe suspension arms corroded all over

Rear Axle suspension arms corroded all over

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axles been undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,059 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 45,059 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 44,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear on axle starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and o/s rear starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 44,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure three out of four mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear on axle starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and o/s rear starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 43,574 miles

Exhaust poor condition.

Fuel smell underneath near fuel tank.

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

Pass 13 May 2019 41,751 miles

Fuel smell underneath near fuel tank.

Fail 13 May 2019 41,751 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel smell underneath near fuel tank.

Pass 8 May 2018 39,151 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 34,760 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 34,760 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 30,456 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 30,450 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 24,716 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 20,120 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 20,110 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 19,508 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 19,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 17,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to open rear hatch

Pass 11 May 2011 25,897 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 25,897 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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WF08 OXB is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 WF08 OXB, 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 WF08 OXB registered?

WF08 OXB is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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