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SJ07 PZV

2007 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,306 mi
Last recorded164,306 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 PZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 164,306 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 164,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 150,581 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 150,504 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 122,242 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 121,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2021 71,186 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 70,639 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,758 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 65,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 62,367 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 62,367 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing very badly inner & outer edges

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,876 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2018 58,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 55,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer bracket loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,259 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 52,259 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,863 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 21 Dec 2015 47,853 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,505 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 43,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre has slit in outer wall

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,028 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres feathered

Fail 16 Dec 2013 39,028 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 33,831 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,774 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,284 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,599 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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SJ07 PZV is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ07 PZV, 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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SJ07 PZV is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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