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GD57 LGN

2007 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,856 mi
Last recorded120,856 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 LGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 120,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 120,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 107,819 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside handbrake just meet requires adjustment

Fail 22 Feb 2025 107,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside handbrake just meet requires adjustment

Pass 20 Feb 2024 94,470 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 93,299 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction object on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements once switched on it cannot be switched off without stopping engine (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested as a result (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through perished cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 85,720 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 85,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 85,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,402 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 84,002 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 83,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 81,284 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,348 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 76,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,297 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (lower ball joint ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

play in O/S inner steering rack joint

Fail 22 Feb 2017 72,297 miles

Offside 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60 r 16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (lower ball joint ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

play in O/S inner steering rack joint

Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,676 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

Center and rear exhaust mounts are broken

both rear tyres are perished and starting to go out of shape 215/60 R16 extra load

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,584 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 55,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,325 miles

Oil leak

park travel long, suspect cable stretched

some seats not fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2013 47,286 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

some seats not fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and near to wear limits

n/s/r tyre near wear limits

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r handbrake operating lever at caliper not returning fully to off position

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,269 miles

front discs worn

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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GD57 LGN is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GD57 LGN, 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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GD57 LGN is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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