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FL07 HLX

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,859 mi
Last recorded163,859 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 HLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 163,859 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 163,859 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid exhaust hanger broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 157,983 miles

no emissions pick-up 77c

Fail 28 Jul 2022 157,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

no emissions pick-up 77c

Pass 27 Jul 2021 153,594 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on outer tread area.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Fail 27 Jul 2021 153,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on outer tread area.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 146,983 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 146,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 133,141 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 133,137 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 122,414 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 122,409 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)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 112,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 89,058 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,943 miles

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

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

o/s rear upper tail lamp not working

passed emission test; but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,590 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,590 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 45,724 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 45,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,563 miles

N/S windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

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

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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FL07 HLX is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL07 HLX, 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 FL07 HLX registered?

FL07 HLX is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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