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YF08 ZBR

2008 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

351,211 mi
Last recorded351,211 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 ZBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 351,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 351,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018

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

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jul 2017

Rear tyres worn Wipers poor

Pass 3 Jun 2016

play steering rack all discs worn

Fail 23 May 2016 295,992 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top hinge/ door broken (6.2.B.2)

Front brake discs heavily worn/ lipped

Offside Rear Lower position light not working

Offside excessive play inner steering rack joint

brake pedal anti-skid slightly worn

rear seats missing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 282,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clip loose on offside steering rack gaiter

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 282,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clip loose on offside steering rack gaiter

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 149,875 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 148,512 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 122,839 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 84,896 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 81,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 81,672 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,491 miles

alloys damaged

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

engine undercovers fitted

front discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

oil residue around engine bay

service lamp on dash

Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

alloys damaged

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

engine undercovers fitted

front discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

oil residue around engine bay

service lamp on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,089 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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YF08 ZBR is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF08 ZBR, 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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YF08 ZBR is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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