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M500 DCH

2007 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,225 mi
Last recorded185,225 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 DCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 185,225 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 185,212 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 185,197 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

brake service

damage to near side passenger door and moulding loose on its fixings

engine light is on

off side front tyre is just legal..... advice change

rear shock absorbers bushes worn

rear wiper defective

Pass 7 Aug 2013 153,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 58,362 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 May 2011 58,349 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,472 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,903 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 24,903 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,571 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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M500 DCH is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M500 DCH, 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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M500 DCH is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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