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YY08 OAZ

2008 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,340 mi
Last recorded141,340 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C880,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 OAZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 141,340 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 141,332 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber internally damaged causing knock, function not imparied

Fail 15 Oct 2018 141,318 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber internally damaged causing knock, function not imparied

Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,400 miles

Reduced effort from nearside parking brake, overall parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. 16%

Fail 13 Oct 2017 125,400 miles

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)

Reduced effort from nearside parking brake, overall parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. 16%

Pass 11 Oct 2016 112,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,328 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,618 miles

brake pad light on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,271 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear wash control works front washers

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,699 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 56,450 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,380 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jul 2011 44,380 miles

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

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

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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YY08 OAZ is a 2008 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YY08 OAZ, 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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YY08 OAZ is a 2008 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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