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RJ56 OVU

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,083 mi
Last recorded119,083 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,083 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front slight leak of greasae (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advisory engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 119,083 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Body insecure nearside front wing insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front slight leak of greasae (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advisory engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,344 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

advisory engine cover fitted

advisory note power steering fluid low reservoirs empty

advisory rear parking brake perfomance low

Fail 26 Feb 2018 108,313 miles

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

coil spring broken nearside rear (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advisory engine cover fitted

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

advisory note power steering fluid low reservoirs empty

advisory rear parking brake perfomance low

Pass 21 Jan 2017 97,776 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,842 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,842 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,621 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,146 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,146 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,308 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 44,308 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,960 miles

front no plate detiriorating

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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RJ56 OVU 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 71.4%.

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 RJ56 OVU, 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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RJ56 OVU is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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