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HW57 FZG

2007 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

164,447 mi
Last recorded164,447 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 FZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 164,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 164,431 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 156,839 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))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 156,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 150,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 150,505 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 143,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint at front weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 137,321 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 137,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Excessive Brake disc run out (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,396 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 130,396 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 123,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 116,867 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 116,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 111,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 111,025 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s ()

advise, handbrake travel

fuel cooler intake dusting damaged slightly,, underside, n/s/f of vehicle

rear seats have been removed

undertray fitted ,limiting view

Pass 8 Oct 2015 100,949 miles

Offside movement in o/s steering rack ball joint

Rear rear discs rusty

item remove windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2015 100,949 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)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside movement in o/s steering rack ball joint

Rear rear discs rusty

item remove windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,186 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel cooler damaged

n/s rear brake disc rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2014 94,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel cooler damaged

n/s rear brake disc rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 88,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 79,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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HW57 FZG is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 HW57 FZG, 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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HW57 FZG is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 November 2007.

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