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DV07 ZLE

2007 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,365 mi
Last recorded131,365 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 ZLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 131,365 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 131,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 125,950 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 125,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 119,645 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 119,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 113,476 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,081 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 106,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 101,120 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,177 miles

osr brake pads are low

nsr and osf brake pipes are corroded

osf headlight output is reduced

EML on dashboard

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

both front suspension damper bodies are corroded

handbrake high when operated

parking brake efforts are on min requirements

slight wear in osf steering rack end

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,864 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 64,864 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,598 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

E.M.L illuminated

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

o/s/f tyre punctured

oil leak

rear registration plate loose but still secure

service light on

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Fail 26 Feb 2016 67,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

E.M.L illuminated

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

o/s/f tyre punctured

oil leak

rear registration plate loose but still secure

service light on

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,602 miles

e.m.l illuminated

Fail 9 Feb 2015 54,602 miles

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

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

e.m.l illuminated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,754 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,960 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 42,845 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,253 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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DV07 ZLE is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DV07 ZLE, 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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DV07 ZLE is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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