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PJ57 OYL

2007 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,174 mi
Last recorded135,174 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 OYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 135,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 120,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 120,260 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 113,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,429 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 102,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,775 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,534 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 65,736 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 65,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 54,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,546 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 45,546 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 37,027 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,027 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,789 miles

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

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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PJ57 OYL is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PJ57 OYL, 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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PJ57 OYL is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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