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YB56 FNK

2007 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,276 mi
Last recorded115,276 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 FNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 115,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 100,515 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs badly worn and pitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 110,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs badly worn and pitted

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2015 101,390 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

child seats fitted to middle seats x 3

Fail 8 Jan 2014 86,929 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

child seats fitted to middle seats x 3

Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,858 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 74,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

misting of oil around steering rack

oil around engine

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 42,797 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,739 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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YB56 FNK is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB56 FNK, 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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YB56 FNK is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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