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YC57 CHL

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,606 mi
Last recorded149,606 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 149,606 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 140,827 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 104,553 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 132,463 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 132,427 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 126,389 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 119,446 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 119,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,998 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 109,655 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 106,970 miles

exhaust centre pipe mount broken, exhaust still supported

Fail 5 Jan 2015 106,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp beam images dim, poss bulbs in incorrect

exhaust centre pipe mount broken, exhaust still supported

water in fog light lense

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,530 miles

Centre rear seat belt fails to retract fully, rearmost seats not available for test.

Fuel cooler and air ducting damaged

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

NS mirror adjustment slightly damaged

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2012 76,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre rear seat belt fails to retract fully, rearmost seats not available for test.

Fuel cooler and air ducting damaged

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

NS mirror adjustment slightly damaged

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2011 63,788 miles

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

both rear tyres low

engine oil low

heavy wear to front discs

Pass 30 Dec 2011 63,788 miles

both rear tyres low

engine oil low

heavy wear to front discs

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2010 48,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YC57 CHL is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC57 CHL, 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 YC57 CHL registered?

YC57 CHL is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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