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WV08 FFS

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

88,849 mi
Last recorded88,849 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 FFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 88,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 88,844 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,255 miles

Central seat belt slow to retract

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 86,255 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central seat belt slow to retract

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,447 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 83,439 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 80,226 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center and rear brackets have failed. Exhaust secure with wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Slight movement found in steering wheel. Unable to see column to access source.

Fail 15 Sep 2021 80,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Center and rear brackets have failed. Exhaust secure with wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Slight movement found in steering wheel. Unable to see column to access source.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,900 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 78,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,616 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 76,615 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm modification unsafe lock nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,036 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge advise attention

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

engine covers and undertray fitted

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 20 Sep 2018 72,036 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

little reserve travel on handbrake

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge advise attention

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,364 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres low/bald on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 22 Sep 2017 67,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre badly under inflated,worn on walls and bald on edges strongly advise attention ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres low/bald on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 61,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished on inner wall ON LIMIT advise attention

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,868 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 55,867 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,568 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2014 50,568 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

unable to check rear seatbelts - seats not in use (folded down)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust deteriorated/repaired

front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 18 Sep 2013 45,308 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,260 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 38,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,703 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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WV08 FFS is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV08 FFS, 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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WV08 FFS is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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