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LX57 FUE

2007 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,081 mi
Last recorded130,081 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 FUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 130,081 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 130,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 129,673 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working also tail light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of heat exposure (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,464 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 116,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,644 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 104,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,578 miles

Nearside Rear binding

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,978 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear exhaust bracket corroded & not supporting system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 60,335 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear exhaust bracket corroded & not supporting system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,858 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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LX57 FUE is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LX57 FUE, 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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LX57 FUE is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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