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YH57 XJL

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,409 mi
Last recorded147,409 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 XJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 147,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 147,409 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 141,559 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 141,554 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 133,075 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive screen wash (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

knocking noise rear heard on road test no play in suspension found (spare wheel slightly loose)

Fail 3 Nov 2018 133,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive screen wash (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 127,364 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 127,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,358 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 110,800 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 110,800 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 101,455 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 101,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,973 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges,O/S/R tyre quite close to legal limits.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,447 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 72,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,955 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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YH57 XJL is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YH57 XJL, 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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YH57 XJL is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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