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GF57 HNZ

2007 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,912 mi
Last recorded41,912 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 HNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 41,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 40,071 miles

Rear Some surface corrosion to subframe

Water leaking from bottom radiator hose

Fail 10 Dec 2024 40,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Some surface corrosion to subframe

Water leaking from bottom radiator hose

Pass 14 Dec 2023 35,791 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 35,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 35,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 33,005 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section,recommend replace. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Grease present surroundingO/S/F, N/s/f outer c.v gaitor,however remains secure.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 31,065 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded,rear outer casing from silencer box corroding away,front most bracket detached,however remains supported.Strongly recommend replace.

Grease present surrounding N/s/f outer c.v gaitor,however remains secure..

Fail 15 Nov 2021 31,065 miles

Brake performance not tested due to osr outer brake pad worn. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to holed centre silencer box. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer box ,rest of system in a poor state. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts/rears.Recommend replace rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Grease present surrounding N/s/f outer c.v gaitor,however remains secure..

Pass 13 Nov 2020 29,031 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts/Rears,recommend replace.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system heavily corroded,rear outer casing from silencer box corroding away,front most bracket detached,however remains supported.Recommend replace..

Grease present surrounding o/s/f outer c.v gaitor,however remains secure..

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

third row seats not fitted..

Fail 11 Nov 2020 29,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear .. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secured.. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

third row seats not fitted..

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts/Rears,recommend replace.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system heavily corroded,rear outer casing from silencer box corroding away,front most bracket detached,however remains supported.Recommend replace..

Grease present surrounding o/s/f outer c.v gaitor,however remains secure..

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 26,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front section.. (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs have wear lips on edges..

front most exhaust metal hanging bracket,starting to corrode/split away from exhaust,however exhaust remains fully supported..

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away,but not leaking.

Fail 11 Nov 2019 26,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer section.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer section.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front section.. (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs have wear lips on edges..

front most exhaust metal hanging bracket,starting to corrode/split away from exhaust,however exhaust remains fully supported..

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away,but not leaking.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 22,181 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,289 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,032 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 17,032 miles

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

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

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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GF57 HNZ is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GF57 HNZ, 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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GF57 HNZ is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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