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FP56 XJA

2007 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,455 mi
Last recorded99,455 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 XJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 99,455 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,573 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 78,572 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 70,874 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 70,873 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes protected by grease film (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 68,277 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 68,276 miles

Exhaust system insecure x 2 mounts off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,180 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 62,829 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 62,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 60,024 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 60,024 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 57,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,554 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 51,554 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,413 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 46,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,429 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,449 miles

near side front tyre has split on side wall

Fail 28 Jan 2013 39,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,490 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 34,040 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,885 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,715 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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FP56 XJA is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FP56 XJA, 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 FP56 XJA registered?

FP56 XJA is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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