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BD57 VUL

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,407 mi
Last recorded136,407 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 136,407 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded near mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 132,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 132,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 129,802 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 124,405 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 124,401 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint pinch bolt locking device missing.unable to find rfr to cover this fault.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 116,312 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 116,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,372 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 107,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60 16, inner sidewall/bead (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60 16, ~3mm, perished and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 107,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seat ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,488 miles

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

both rear tyres deep cracking on inner sidewalls

Fail 28 Sep 2016 100,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

both rear tyres deep cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,373 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 90,373 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,272 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 81,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,281 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 71,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 66,733 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

corrosion to water pipes

slightly spongy brake pedal

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,733 miles

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

corrosion to water pipes

slightly spongy brake pedal

Fail 6 Feb 2012 56,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,607 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,966 miles

child seats fitted to rear

front pads low and discs lipped

os wiper blade split

rear pads very low

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 45,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted to rear

front pads low and discs lipped

os wiper blade split

rear pads very low

undertrays fitted

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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BD57 VUL is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BD57 VUL, 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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BD57 VUL is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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