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BK09 UYE

2009 Citroen C8

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,245 mi
Last recorded81,245 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 UYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 81,245 miles

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly with no visible outer tread

rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls

Fail 18 May 2023 81,245 miles

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

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly with no visible outer tread

rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2022 79,005 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coil springs starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,867 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,053 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear ()

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

rear brake pads worn to approx. 3mm

Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,191 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Sep 2019 72,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,233 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Sep 2018 68,233 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,087 miles

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2016 57,377 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 57,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,637 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Fail 31 Jul 2015 51,637 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cut in tread and wearing unevenly

rear tyres sidewalls perished

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Fail 26 Jun 2014 46,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2013 40,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 40,589 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,327 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,835 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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BK09 UYE is a 2009 Citroen C8 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 78,810 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 BK09 UYE, 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 17 years old, this Citroen C8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BK09 UYE is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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