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SM57 JZN

2007 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,394 mi
Last recorded87,394 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 JZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,394 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,846 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 78,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,453 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,744 miles

rear exhaust box corodded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 57,259 miles

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

rear exhaust box corodded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,887 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing slightly outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2013 49,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing slightly outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,716 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 39,716 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,793 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 37,724 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

b/fluid low

engine shield fitted

rear brake pads getting down

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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SM57 JZN is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SM57 JZN, 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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What year was SM57 JZN registered?

SM57 JZN is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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