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YK58 YLF

2008 Citroen C8

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,024 mi
Last recorded90,024 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 YLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 90,024 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,868 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 84,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 78,781 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 78,780 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,790 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,002 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,089 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 57,089 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,688 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,632 miles

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

unable to check rear seats and seat belts seats folded up

Fail 25 Sep 2012 39,612 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seats and seat belts seats folded up

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,291 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 29,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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YK58 YLF is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YK58 YLF, 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 YK58 YLF registered?

YK58 YLF is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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