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WJ58 CJU

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,945 mi
Last recorded97,945 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 CJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 97,945 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 88,741 miles

under guard

Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,199 miles

under guard

Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,508 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under guard

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,159 miles

under guard

Pass 7 Oct 2019 70,820 miles

under trays

Fail 7 Oct 2019 70,820 miles

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

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

under trays

Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Top/Bottom guards

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,557 miles

top and bottom guards

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,710 miles

top and bottom guards

Fail 6 Nov 2015 53,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

top and bottom guards

Pass 7 Mar 2015 52,051 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2015 52,031 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,636 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,365 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,064 miles

all wipers split but clearing screen

front discs have lipped edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,471 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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WJ58 CJU is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WJ58 CJU, 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 WJ58 CJU registered?

WJ58 CJU is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ58 CJU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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