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GJ07 AYB

2007 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,846 mi
Last recorded172,846 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 AYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 172,846 miles

front flexi exhaust blowing

offside park brake low effort

rear pads look very low

Fail 2 Mar 2015 172,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front flexi exhaust blowing

offside park brake low effort

rear pads look very low

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,202 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,991 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 77,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s/f track control arm

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,128 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,994 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 32,994 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front wipers worn

rear washer inop

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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GJ07 AYB is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ07 AYB, 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 GJ07 AYB registered?

GJ07 AYB is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ07 AYB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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