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BL57 MUE

2007 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,707 mi
Last recorded76,707 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,707 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,644 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 72,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,951 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,064 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 63,064 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,385 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 59,385 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,985 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 55,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,448 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 52,446 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,286 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 42,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,084 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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BL57 MUE is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL57 MUE, 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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What year was BL57 MUE registered?

BL57 MUE is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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