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AP57 XSW

2007 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,656 mi
Last recorded127,656 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 127,656 miles

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

Lower spare wheel missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 127,652 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Lower spare wheel missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,244 miles

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

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

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

rear window covered clear

Fail 7 Apr 2017 116,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear window covered clear

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,039 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 106,035 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s front (2.5.C.1a)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

brake caliper leaking o/s rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,090 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 73,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,890 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 35,813 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP57 XSW is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 79,323 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 AP57 XSW, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP57 XSW is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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