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FD57 LYG

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,689 mi
Last recorded79,689 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 LYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,689 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,378 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,549 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 73,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,006 miles

movement in inner rack joints /steering rack

oil residue to engine and intercooler

Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,006 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

movement in inner rack joints /steering rack

oil residue to engine and intercooler

Pass 18 Feb 2017 61,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,744 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,941 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 37,939 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 36,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape, and has nail in tread (partially deflated)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,008 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape, and has nail in tread (partially deflated)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,558 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 29,558 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,296 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 LYG is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FD57 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

FD57 LYG is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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