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FV07 GGF

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

223,205 mi
Last recorded223,205 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 GGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 223,205 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 211,442 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 204,582 miles

2 x centre seats removed

nsf bottom ball joint dust cover splitting

nsr sill weak

some wear in steering rack @ o/s

Fail 6 Jul 2018 204,582 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

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

1 x nsr sidelight not working

2 x centre seats removed

nsf bottom ball joint dust cover splitting

nsr sill weak

some wear in steering rack @ o/s

Pass 3 Jul 2017 188,904 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 188,904 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central heat shield insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 166,891 miles

auxiliary belt shredding

centre seat missing,rear seats not in use

tear in outer sidewall of nsr tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2016 166,891 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

auxiliary belt shredding

centre seat missing,rear seats not in use

tear in outer sidewall of nsr tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2015 156,885 miles

cut in nsr tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Jun 2015 156,872 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

cut in nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2014 147,627 miles

n/s centre seat missing

Fail 2 Jul 2014 147,627 miles

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

n/s centre seat missing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 135,285 miles

Engine management light on

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2013 135,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2012 117,906 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,887 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,538 miles

Offside Rear 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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FV07 GGF 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 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 FV07 GGF, 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 FV07 GGF registered?

FV07 GGF is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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