CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD07 SFV

2007 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,286 mi
Last recorded138,286 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 SFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 138,286 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 138,286 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear missing seats not allowing full inspection of seatbelts ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test & no electrics (wire etc) ()

no reverse lights .Does not operate automatically when reverse gear selected

Fail 5 Jun 2018 117,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear missing seats not allowing full inspection of seatbelts ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test & no electrics (wire etc) ()

no reverse lights .Does not operate automatically when reverse gear selected

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,837 miles

rear seats missing

Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,729 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear seats missing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,219 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,073 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 56,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,021 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,056 miles

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

front brake dics in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2012 37,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake dics in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2011 25,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Citroen C8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD07 SFV is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FD07 SFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD07 SFV?

You can check the full history of FD07 SFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD07 SFV registered?

FD07 SFV is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is FD07 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD07 SFV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD07 SFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD07 SFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.