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YP08 LTY

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,918 mi
Last recorded123,918 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 LTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 123,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 120,036 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 109,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,839 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,322 miles

both front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank not inspected

both front tyres have uneven tread wear

both rear tyres close to legal limit, both have uneven treadwear

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Mar 2017 71,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 88% (3.7.B.6b)

both front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank not inspected

both front tyres have uneven tread wear

both rear tyres close to legal limit, both have uneven treadwear

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,512 miles

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,512 miles

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

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)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres have uneven tread wear

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,889 miles

nsr tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Apr 2015 52,888 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nsr tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Mar 2014 43,546 miles

nearside front/offside front and nearside rear tyres perished on sidewalls advise replacement of both fronts. 215/60 r16 99v

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 27,513 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,102 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 17,102 miles

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

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

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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YP08 LTY 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 68.8%.

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 YP08 LTY, 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 YP08 LTY registered?

YP08 LTY is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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