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RJ57 JVD

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,187 mi
Last recorded120,187 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 JVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 120,187 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 111,325 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 102,670 miles

Handbrakeefficiency only just met the requirements

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 102,658 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Handbrake blow MOT standards

Fail 13 Oct 2023 102,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 96,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,954 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,992 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,385 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 79,373 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,249 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 72,247 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear exhaust pipe rear support bracket broken

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,621 miles

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

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)

exhaust bracket deteriorated so that it can no longer function as intended

Pass 6 Oct 2016 62,704 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,709 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,515 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,575 miles

Both front wheels slightly stiff to turm

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)

Offside rear tyre starting to split between inner sidewall and tread area

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,658 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,139 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 39,139 miles

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

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,515 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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RJ57 JVD is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RJ57 JVD, 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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RJ57 JVD is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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