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GF56 UVZ

2007 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 UVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 101,548 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 101,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 95,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 88,220 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 88,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 81,523 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 81,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bottom arm/pin has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,025 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,050 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,718 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,161 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,868 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 47,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,236 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2013 37,698 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,823 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 34,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light on -check rear brake pads

off-side front tyre worn outer edge

wheel alignment

Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,251 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 28,823 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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GF56 UVZ is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF56 UVZ, 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 GF56 UVZ registered?

GF56 UVZ is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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