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RF56 XMR

2007 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,426 mi
Last recorded131,426 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 XMR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 131,426 miles

Engine wet with oil

Front Brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Front Outer CV boot split however still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 8 Oct 2019 131,424 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Engine wet with oil

Front Brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Front Outer CV boot split however still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 10 Dec 2018 204,302 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2018 204,300 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 184,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 160,331 miles

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 12 Jan 2016 146,315 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 146,315 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 120,718 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 120,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,882 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,624 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 51,623 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,737 miles

Emissions passed but not read by DSM

Fail 24 Jan 2012 44,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions passed but not read by DSM

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,128 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 27,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,263 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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RF56 XMR is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RF56 XMR, 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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What year was RF56 XMR registered?

RF56 XMR is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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