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WR08 DHN

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,379 mi
Last recorded78,379 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 DHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,379 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 78,345 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 78,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,321 miles

Hand brake lever travel high

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 76,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,472 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 76,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face and inner pads look low

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,809 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 70,663 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 70,663 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely Parking brake binding (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 64,067 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm, side walls cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 11 May 2018 64,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm, side walls cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 May 2017 62,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 May 2017 62,937 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/scored (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,811 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,793 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,982 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,912 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,529 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 36,529 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,251 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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WR08 DHN is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WR08 DHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR08 DHN registered?

WR08 DHN is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is WR08 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 DHN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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