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BL53 UHU

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,330 mi
Last recorded150,330 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 150,330 miles

FRONT PADS WORN

Pass 11 Sep 2015 135,581 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 121,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre on limit outer edge

rear box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,353 miles

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

Slight corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Fail 16 Sep 2013 108,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Pass 17 Sep 2012 97,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s steering arm play

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,940 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,313 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

spare wheel loose

Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,174 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,743 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,576 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,855 miles

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Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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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BL53 UHU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 74,696 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 BL53 UHU, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL53 UHU registered?

BL53 UHU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 January 2004.

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