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YH08 EEZ

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,435 mi
Last recorded95,435 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 EEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 86,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 May 2018 80,348 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 73,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 68,590 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 68,588 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 63,129 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 63,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 57,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,463 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 50,463 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 44,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 44,559 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,465 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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YH08 EEZ is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH08 EEZ, 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 YH08 EEZ registered?

YH08 EEZ is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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