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WF08 XDU

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,189 mi
Last recorded66,189 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 66,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 66,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 64,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge max wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 64,186 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge max wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyre edge wear

Fail 4 Nov 2021 61,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyre edge wear

Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,198 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2021 59,198 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))

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,486 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake is low

Pass 28 Jul 2018 46,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 46,965 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking PIPE FROM FILLER NECK TO TANK (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,623 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,429 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,664 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,333 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 4,767 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 4,003 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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WF08 XDU is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WF08 XDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF08 XDU registered?

WF08 XDU is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is WF08 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 XDU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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