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WG57 JWL

2008 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,981 mi
Last recorded47,981 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 JWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 47,981 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 47,874 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,686 miles

Offside Rear park brake just met efficiency requirements. Requires service or adjustment.

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed tailgate striker mount not rigidly secure. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 46,686 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear park brake just met efficiency requirements. Requires service or adjustment.

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed tailgate striker mount not rigidly secure. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,493 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 45,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,621 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 43,373 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,721 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,479 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 33,354 miles

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

frount brake disc undercut

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,745 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 23,452 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 23,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 18,776 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 18,776 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)

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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WG57 JWL is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG57 JWL, 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 WG57 JWL registered?

WG57 JWL is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 February 2008.

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