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NJ07 MDZ

2007 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

166,559 mi
Last recorded166,559 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ07 MDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2023 166,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front o/s (rear). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached N/s front lower ball joint pin loose in holder. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Center row n/s. ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear of rear. ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 160,726 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 160,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt loose holding ball joint in place (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 152,213 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 152,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 143,782 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2019 143,780 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 143,776 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged jammed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 139,224 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis area corroded near abs pump mounting

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 139,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by the side of fuel tank by clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf split on rear of box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/f chassis corroded next to engine mount behind abs pump

Pass 22 Apr 2017 132,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filter area wet no visible leaks

oil leak

small imbalance front brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2016 127,131 miles

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

small imbalance front brakes

Fail 28 Jun 2016 127,109 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

small imbalance front brakes

Pass 26 Jun 2015 121,796 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 121,796 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 120,630 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 120,630 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,490 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 103,489 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,974 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 76,974 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,594 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,989 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 35,989 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,793 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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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NJ07 MDZ is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 NJ07 MDZ, 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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NJ07 MDZ is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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