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WP57 XZV

2008 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

139,759 mi
Last recorded139,759 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 XZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 139,759 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 132,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front number plate damaged

play at steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Apr 2020 132,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front number plate damaged

play at steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Feb 2019 123,346 miles

Front number plate damage

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

repair to exhaust

Fail 6 Feb 2019 123,346 miles

Front number plate damage

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

repair to exhaust

Fail 18 Jan 2019 123,341 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate cracked

Front Steering arms have slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Wiper (blade) missing

Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fractured however secure and legable (6.3.1d)

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken and shows a white light to rear (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fractured however secure and legable (6.3.1d)

Parking brake effort low on off side

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Pass 10 Feb 2016 88,591 miles

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

parking brake effort low on off side

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust flexi join leaking

Offside parking brake effort low

Offside rear secondary sidelamp not working

Fail 5 Feb 2014 77,247 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition and fractured from front mount

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

Parking brake effort low on off side

Rear of exhaust held up with wire

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,247 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition and fractured from front mount

Parking brake effort low on off side

Rear of exhaust held up with wire

Pass 11 Feb 2013 70,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted centre rear

Front and rear of exhaust system held up with wire

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,669 miles

Near side front tyre worn to tread limit outer edge

Rear exhaust hanger fractured and replaced with wire

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,429 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,688 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken off

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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WP57 XZV is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red 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 WP57 XZV, 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 WP57 XZV registered?

WP57 XZV is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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