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FD57 FRL

2007 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,301 mi
Last recorded141,301 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 FRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,301 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 141,300 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 133,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp loose

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 133,757 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp loose

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 121,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test BOTH REAR ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 121,011 miles

Exhaust system insecure BOTH MIDDLE SECTION BRACKETS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test BOTH REAR ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 104,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 104,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,779 miles

Offside Rear seat missing (in boot)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2014 70,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,568 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2013 62,497 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)

Offside 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)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,598 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,721 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 24 Oct 2010 30,969 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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FD57 FRL is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 FD57 FRL, 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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FD57 FRL is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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