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RF56 XMX

2007 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,431 mi
Last recorded154,431 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 154,431 miles

Front shocks corroded both sides

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner brake pads advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake by lateral movement when in latched position

Pass 2 Aug 2018 223,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (215/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (215/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (215/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear winter tyre fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

auxiliary heater pipes heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2018 223,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (215/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (215/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (215/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear winter tyre fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

auxiliary heater pipes heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2017 121,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxiliary heater pipes heavily corroded but not yet leaking

both offside tyres winter type, both nearside tyres summer type. possible adverse roadholding characteristics

Fail 12 Jul 2017 121,383 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxiliary heater pipes heavily corroded but not yet leaking

both offside tyres winter type, both nearside tyres summer type. possible adverse roadholding characteristics

Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 111,737 miles

Nearside Rear front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 98,187 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 138,719 miles

Offside Front 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 118,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,290 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,278 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,019 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 27 Jul 2010 40,019 miles

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

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)

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 XMX is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

RF56 XMX is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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