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FD57 BXZ

2007 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,323 mi
Last recorded126,323 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 BXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 126,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge base rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 126,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge base rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,926 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 111,926 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,164 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 99,164 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 83,790 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 83,789 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 72,149 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 71,695 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,607 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,008 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 55,008 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 49,061 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,061 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,129 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING ON OUTER SIDEWALLS

Fail 8 Nov 2011 42,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING ON OUTER SIDEWALLS

Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FD57 BXZ is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FD57 BXZ, 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 FD57 BXZ registered?

FD57 BXZ is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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