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FY07 UDB

2007 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

171,569 mi
Last recorded171,569 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 UDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 171,569 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 171,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills and undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both low (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 160,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 160,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 141,449 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 141,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,000 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Body panel slightly loose mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper cover damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 123,000 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake pads wearing sensors / nearside and offside (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Body panel slightly loose mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper cover damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 108,479 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 108,474 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 108,364 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,345 miles

child seats fitted to 3 centre row seats preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belts.

Fail 13 Nov 2020 101,236 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads worn thin.

child seats fitted to 3 centre row seats preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belts.

Pass 4 May 2019 92,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 87,087 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 May 2018 87,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,425 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt multiple ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 79,425 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt multiple ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,802 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 73,802 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,318 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,953 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,669 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,235 miles

slightly worn outside edgeon n/s rear trye

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,256 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Rear wiper split.

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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FY07 UDB is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FY07 UDB, 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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FY07 UDB is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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