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MA56 VWO

2007 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,512 mi
Last recorded118,512 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 VWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 118,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 109,546 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 109,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 103,179 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 95,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

sills rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,066 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 89,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,752 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiring Loom Hanging Not Dangerous

Fail 18 Jan 2021 81,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 95H Both Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut On Inner Edge Showing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiring Loom Hanging Not Dangerous

Pass 5 Feb 2020 75,540 miles

hand brake needs attention, 17%

Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 69,370 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,710 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,212 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,265 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,902 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,202 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 41,164 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,273 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,569 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 22,336 miles

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

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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MA56 VWO is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MA56 VWO, 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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MA56 VWO is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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