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EX07 XAO

2007 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

209,135 mi
Last recorded209,135 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 XAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 209,135 miles

Nearside rear position lamps, one of two not working

Nearside rear seat not present at time of test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside steering rack has slight play in inner joint

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket, one of two, is broken

Fail 22 Oct 2015 209,135 miles

Nearside rear position lamps, one of two not working

Nearside rear seat not present at time of test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside steering rack has slight play in inner joint

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket, one of two, is broken

Pass 28 Oct 2014 191,732 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 186,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 146,777 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 146,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 117,631 miles

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

slight cosmetic damage noted on tailgate off-side

Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,769 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 25,286 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,286 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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EX07 XAO is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX07 XAO, 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 EX07 XAO registered?

EX07 XAO is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is EX07 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX07 XAO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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