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LY56 HRO

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,394 mi
Last recorded62,394 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 HRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,394 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 62,389 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box loose 2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,620 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 57,591 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,837 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 56,649 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,865 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 30,865 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 25,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine lower shield broken

front brake discs deteriorated/ridged

fuel tank straps been damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,542 miles

engine lower shield broken

front brake discs deteriorated/ridged

fuel tank straps been damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,480 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 14,034 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 14,034 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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LY56 HRO is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LY56 HRO, 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 LY56 HRO registered?

LY56 HRO is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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