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BV57 CTU

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,435 mi
Last recorded51,435 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 CTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,435 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 51,216 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,825 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2012 40,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,895 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished/splitting

front discs worn

Pass 23 Dec 2010 19,814 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

Fail 20 Dec 2010 19,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

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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BV57 CTU is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV57 CTU, 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 BV57 CTU registered?

BV57 CTU is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is BV57 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV57 CTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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