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WJ58 NEF

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,498 mi
Last recorded82,498 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 NEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 82,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,845 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,883 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 65,233 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,561 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,151 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,313 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 50,142 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 50,126 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury N/S/ door mirrior (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 46,432 miles

Nearside Front mirror damage

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 46,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front mirror damage

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper rubbers splitting but clearing for mot test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,227 miles

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre inner tread

Fail 2 Sep 2013 22,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre inner tread

Fail 10 Sep 2012 17,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,464 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,260 miles

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

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

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 NEF is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ58 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

WJ58 NEF is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is WJ58 NEF safe to buy?

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