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WJ08 LSU

2008 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,529 mi
Last recorded51,529 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 LSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 51,529 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,196 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 50,920 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 50,918 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,034 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front CV boot insecure but holds grease.

Offside Front CV boot insecure but holds grease.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 50,034 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front CV boot insecure but holds grease.

Offside Front CV boot insecure but holds grease.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,243 miles

Exhaust hanger is broken (front flexi)

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly cracked and is getting low on tread

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 48,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust hanger is broken (front flexi)

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly cracked and is getting low on tread

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,222 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,769 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 30,415 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 30,415 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 26,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 20,613 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,498 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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WJ08 LSU is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ08 LSU, 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 WJ08 LSU registered?

WJ08 LSU is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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