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MT57 BWJ

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

139,162 mi
Last recorded139,162 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 139,162 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Both Rear Inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Unable To Check Back & Rear Seats At Time Of Test

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 135,623 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Unable To Check Back & Rear Seats At Time Of Test

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 135,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Unable To Check Back & Rear Seats At Time Of Test

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 129,801 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 129,801 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 126,588 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 122,031 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 122,031 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 107,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 107,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 97,710 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 97,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,862 miles

dpf warning light on

Fail 4 Dec 2017 80,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dpf warning light on

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,164 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,013 miles

Engine management light illuminated at time of test, indicating a fault.

Rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Dec 2015 69,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear mountings (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine management light illuminated at time of test, indicating a fault.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

emmisions not tested

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,364 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,880 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 46,202 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 46,202 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,900 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 36,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 26,190 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,190 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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MT57 BWJ is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 MT57 BWJ, 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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MT57 BWJ is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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