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RY07 XLE

2007 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,028 mi
Last recorded109,028 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 XLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 109,028 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some componnets.

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 109,028 miles

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

Power steering component leaking Power steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some componnets.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test loads of air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror, removed from view ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges and 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges and 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component where pipes enter steering rack, one pipe looks slightly damaged/squashed (2.1.5 (a))

all rear seat belt slow to retract

interior rear view mirror starting to delaminate

Fail 10 Feb 2020 101,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test loads of air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror, removed from view ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges and 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges and 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component where pipes enter steering rack, one pipe looks slightly damaged/squashed (2.1.5 (a))

all rear seat belt slow to retract

interior rear view mirror starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Feb 2019 88,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge but remaining tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 88,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top and bottom dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top and bottom dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge but remaining tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti-roll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle heat shield loose and rattling on axle

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,949 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 55,949 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,220 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

engine oil slightly low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyres 215/60r16 both front bald inner edge nearside rear bald outer edge & outer wall worn

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

boot occasional seats removed

rear wiper blade split

tyres 215/60r16 both front & offside rear worn on edge

Pass 27 Dec 2012 31,535 miles

engine oil slightly low

Fail 20 Dec 2012 31,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine oil slightly low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 26,658 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,684 miles

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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RY07 XLE is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RY07 XLE, 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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RY07 XLE is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 August 2007.

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