
Citroën C8
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc
MEC 87MOT history
MEC 87 is a grey diesel Citroën C8 first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,423 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 112,423 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,471 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MEC 87
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- C8
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 28 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
MEC 87 was last recorded at 112,423 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 112,423 miles · 30 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,471 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,423 miles
- 2025 – 111,630 miles
- 2023 – 110,767 miles
- 2022 – 109,627 miles
- 2021 – 108,537 miles
- 2020 – 106,065 miles
- 2019 – 100,154 miles
- 2018 – 99,086 miles
- 2017 – 98,237 miles
- 2016 – 94,937 miles
- 2014 – 77,174 miles
- 2013 – 60,567 miles
- 2012 – 47,410 miles
- 2011 – 33,511 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,423 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 112,423 miles
- Test number
- 643287347093
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,423 miles (+793)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,423 miles
- Test number
- 360172200751
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,630 miles (+863)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 111,630 miles
- Test number
- 175686830046
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass110,767 miles (+1,140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 110,767 miles
- Test number
- 125743408329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass109,627 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 109,627 miles
- Test number
- 315640446485
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,624 miles (+1,087)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,624 miles
- Test number
- 157538734670
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,537 miles (+2,472)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 108,537 miles
- Test number
- 457827932269
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,065 miles (+5,911)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 106,065 miles
- Test number
- 383856356483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,154 miles (+1,068)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 100,154 miles
- Test number
- 317943423275
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass99,086 miles (+849)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 99,086 miles
- Test number
- 917757681319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNear side outter cv boot has pin hole in leaking small amount of grease
Pass98,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 98,237 miles
- Test number
- 785590055198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,237 miles (+3,300)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,237 miles
- Test number
- 760474293082
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass94,937 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 94,937 miles
- Test number
- 100900450609
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail94,937 miles (+17,763)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,937 miles
- Test number
- 516400097505
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail77,174 miles7 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,174 miles
- Test number
- 669739004356
- Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOffside side repeater lens damaged
Pass77,174 miles (+16,607)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 77,174 miles
- Test number
- 977569204315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOffside side repeater lens damaged
Fail60,567 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,567 miles
- Test number
- 347138843267
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass60,567 miles (+13,157)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 60,567 miles
- Test number
- 436748343286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,410 miles (+101)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 47,410 miles
- Test number
- 618555452223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,309 miles (+13,798)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,309 miles
- Test number
- 476242152214
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail33,511 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,511 miles
- Test number
- 148736841217
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass33,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 33,511 miles
- Test number
- 508566941286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about MEC 87
- What vehicle is registration MEC 87 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MEC 87 on a grey diesel Citroën C8 first used on 28 May 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does MEC 87 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEC 87 is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on MEC 87?
- The MOT on MEC 87 is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has MEC 87 done?
- MEC 87 was recorded at 112,423 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,471 miles a year.
- Has MEC 87 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MEC 87 has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on MEC 87 ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on MEC 87 find?
- MEC 87 passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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