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GF07 SOJ

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,188 mi
Last recorded64,188 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 SOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,188 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 64,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 20 May 2015 62,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2015 62,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 52,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 52,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 45,216 miles

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

advise on condition of front brake discs reccomend replacement next pad change

advise vehicle has damage to n/s rear bum per and tail gate borderline pass

customer informed us that the vehicle has gear selection problems at time of test

Fail 8 May 2013 45,216 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise oil level low at time of test

advise on condition of front brake discs reccomend replacement next pad change

advise vehicle has damage to n/s rear bum per and tail gate borderline pass

customer informed us that the vehicle has gear selection problems at time of test

Pass 9 May 2012 38,806 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 26,052 miles

3rd row seats not fitted

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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GF07 SOJ is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GF07 SOJ, 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 GF07 SOJ registered?

GF07 SOJ is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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