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RJ07 YBL

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,188 mi
Last recorded120,188 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 120,188 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 120,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 180,635 miles

Both front shock absorbers noted to have corrosion to the casings

Both front tyres noted to be wearing on edges

Evidence of fluid leak noted on nearside underside

Fluid residue noted in area of fuel filter

Front brake discs and pads noted to be wearing thin - unable to fully assess.

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2016 180,565 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front shock absorbers noted to have corrosion to the casings

Both front tyres noted to be wearing on edges

Evidence of fluid leak noted on nearside underside

Fluid residue noted in area of fuel filter

Front brake discs and pads noted to be wearing thin - unable to fully assess.

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 164,858 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 164,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 144,602 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 144,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,401 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 79,401 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,863 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,580 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)

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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RJ07 YBL is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RJ07 YBL, 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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RJ07 YBL is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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