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BV09 WHU

2009 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,329 mi
Last recorded59,329 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C878,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 WHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 59,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion pipes underside

front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2025 59,322 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion pipes underside

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 56,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slight smear both sides

Fail 5 Feb 2024 56,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slight smear both sides

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,346 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 41,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 37,962 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,362 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,756 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 28,756 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,661 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 22,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,461 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 14,236 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 14,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 11,077 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,082 miles

small cuts in n/s/front tyre outer wall, but no cord showing.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 10,082 miles

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

small cuts in n/s/front tyre outer wall, but no cord showing.

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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BV09 WHU is a 2009 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV09 WHU, 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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What year was BV09 WHU registered?

BV09 WHU is a 2009 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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