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YP57 ECT

2007 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,101 mi
Last recorded109,101 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 ECT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 105,905 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 20 Oct 2023 102,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 98,410 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 93,998 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 93,992 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,765 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 80,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 74,746 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 74,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 69,834 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,264 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,196 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 59,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,470 miles

Coolant pipes under vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,450 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant pipes under vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,691 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jun 2013 44,683 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,764 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake hose mounting spring bent.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 38,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake hose mounting spring bent.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 33,954 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,130 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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YP57 ECT is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YP57 ECT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP57 ECT registered?

YP57 ECT is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 November 2007.

Is YP57 ECT safe to buy?

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