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DE57 UDB

2007 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

146,231 mi
Last recorded146,231 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 UDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 146,231 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 146,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 141,627 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 141,627 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 137,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear connection clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 137,871 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear connection clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 131,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 131,521 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both x 2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 122,346 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 122,346 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 115,012 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 115,012 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,216 miles

rear seats not fitted

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 109,216 miles

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 101,818 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 101,818 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,035 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 91,035 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,480 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 18 Oct 2013 78,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,541 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 57,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres on 3 mm and cracking in tread 215-60-16

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,789 miles

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

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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DE57 UDB is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 DE57 UDB, 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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DE57 UDB is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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