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HY07 UCT

2007 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,108 mi
Last recorded131,108 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 UCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 131,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,555 miles

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 109,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,696 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 99,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre rear seatbelt slow to retract

passenger airbags switched off

Fail 16 Apr 2015 88,960 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre rear seatbelt slow to retract

passenger airbags switched off

Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,490 miles

3x Child seats fitted to middle row seats, preventing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Brake pedal anti-slip pad is worn smooth on edge and worn through to pedal plate.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,662 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 65,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal rubber split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal pad rubber worn

rear extra seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2011 47,552 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,536 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

N/S/R wheel trim missing.

O/S/R upper side light not working.

Rear seats folded down - belts not tested.

Wear noted to front brake discs - pads getting low.

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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HY07 UCT is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HY07 UCT, 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 HY07 UCT registered?

HY07 UCT is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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