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EX57 UGS

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,738 mi
Last recorded135,738 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 UGS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 135,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake readings only just met requirements

Pass 5 Jul 2024 129,393 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 129,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,303 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

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

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

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

bonnet release catch worn and loose

Fail 30 Jun 2023 126,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

bonnet release catch worn and loose

rear tyres different sizes to front tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2022 122,081 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 116,403 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 116,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 109,572 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 154,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 154,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,741 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 66,741 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,081 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 57,081 miles

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)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2012 34,704 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,097 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 28,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,876 miles

Offside 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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EX57 UGS is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX57 UGS, 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 EX57 UGS registered?

EX57 UGS is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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