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AE61 DZU

2011 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,762 mi
Last recorded140,762 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 DZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 140,762 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 140,762 miles

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

Position lamp not working ofside front and ofside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective advise rear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,932 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 101,443 miles

break pad warning harness damadged both front

Pass 16 Oct 2021 89,328 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

both headlamps have incorrect beam pattern

Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,621 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,946 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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AE61 DZU is a 2011 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE61 DZU, 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 15 years old, this Citroen C8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE61 DZU registered?

AE61 DZU is a 2011 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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