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PJ07 KTO

2007 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,552 mi
Last recorded119,552 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 KTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 119,552 miles

Rear Axle, spring pans corroded

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 119,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle, spring pans corroded

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 108,320 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective most heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements doesn't switch off (4.5.3 (a) (i))

parking break reading only just met the requirements

Fail 8 Feb 2020 108,258 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective possible bulb fitment (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,205 miles

slight play in o/s tie rod end

Fail 13 Feb 2019 93,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight play in o/s tie rod end

Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,717 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2018 71,717 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,607 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 50,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,180 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 71,843 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,166 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 44,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,660 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,634 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,601 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 21,131 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 15,202 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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PJ07 KTO is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ07 KTO, 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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PJ07 KTO is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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