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YT57 ECX

2007 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,343 mi
Last recorded143,343 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C879,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 ECX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 143,343 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 143,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 136,737 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 134,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 127,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL 2nd and 3rd rows removed ()

Fail 27 Jul 2021 127,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL 2nd and 3rd rows removed ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 125,149 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 125,149 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 122,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 122,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 117,221 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 117,221 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 111,823 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,739 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd and 3rd rows ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 102,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd and 3rd rows ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,949 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,040 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 71,605 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,246 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,052 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers missing (metal pedals incorporate antislip surface)

Coolant level on minimum

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

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

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

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

Wiper blades splitting on ends

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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YT57 ECX is a 2007 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT57 ECX, 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 YT57 ECX registered?

YT57 ECX is a 2007 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is YT57 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT57 ECX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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