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YR08 NPK

2008 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,198 mi
Last recorded129,198 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 NPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 129,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 129,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,639 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 120,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 / 60 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 113,529 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 113,529 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 106,357 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 106,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,352 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 87,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 Brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,517 miles

Both Rear Tyres are loosing shape on the inner edges

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 64,517 miles

Both Rear Tyres are loosing shape on the inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,451 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to lose shape on the inner edges

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 54,451 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres are starting to lose shape on the inner edges

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

Pass 14 May 2013 38,555 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 28,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,649 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 19,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

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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YR08 NPK is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YR08 NPK, 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 YR08 NPK registered?

YR08 NPK is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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