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FH57 THZ

2007 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,904 mi
Last recorded123,904 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 THZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 123,904 miles

1 x rear exhaust mount corroded through

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

offside front door check strap broken

Fail 30 Apr 2018 123,904 miles

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

1 x rear exhaust mount corroded through

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,566 miles

1 x front exhaust mounting fractured/ can be welded

center exhaust heat sheild loose

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

no spare wheel

Fail 22 Apr 2017 113,565 miles

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

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

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

1 x front exhaust mounting fractured/ can be welded

center exhaust heat sheild loose

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

no spare wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,612 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in offside front inner rack end

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 21 Apr 2016 102,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

215/60/16/99v budget

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corrodeing on inner surface

oil leak

slight play in offside front inner rack end

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,558 miles

Oil leak

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

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

osf door check strap snapped

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 91,558 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

osf door check strap snapped

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,178 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 81,178 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

strong advisory that the offside front suspension lower ball joint is worn (advise replacement)

Pass 1 May 2012 64,237 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 64,237 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,246 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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FH57 THZ is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FH57 THZ, 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 FH57 THZ registered?

FH57 THZ is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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