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WG08 NVC

2008 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,272 mi
Last recorded118,272 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 NVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 118,272 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 118,272 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 101,460 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 92,189 miles

Front subframe corroding

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 May 2022 92,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroding

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 May 2022 92,181 miles

Emissions not tested Burst radiator (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Back box floor mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60.16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,151 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 92,148 miles

Fuel hose leaking front of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Floor fractured by exhaust mount, but not within any prescribed area

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 90,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Floor fractured by exhaust mount, but not within any prescribed area

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 88,307 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,943 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,275 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 77,275 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged rubber fuel hose perished chords showing (7.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Fail 11 Dec 2015 70,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,374 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 58,855 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 58,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,893 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 49,893 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 23 Apr 2012 41,139 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,999 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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WG08 NVC is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WG08 NVC, 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 WG08 NVC registered?

WG08 NVC is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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