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H18 DWS

2007 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,608 mi
Last recorded198,608 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 DWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 198,608 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 28 Jan 2026 198,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 183,211 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 168,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 168,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 153,586 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 153,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 137,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 128,825 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 128,814 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 198,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 198,837 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both, adjusted as high as possible (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 113,741 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 113,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

smoke levels to low to test

Pass 26 Jan 2018 166,039 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 166,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 90,195 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 90,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,019 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 64,922 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket insucure

Fail 26 Sep 2013 52,164 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,164 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,535 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,759 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,537 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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H18 DWS is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H18 DWS, 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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H18 DWS is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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