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BP53 EYW

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,612 mi
Last recorded110,612 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 EYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 110,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust systems rear section hitting floor, requires removal and re-fit

gearbox oil leak

offside rear CDL inop

output from offside front headlamp reduced

rear wiper blade smearing screen

service light on

slight coolant leak from cap

slight play in offside front track rod

spare wheel missing and carrier damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2011 110,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust systems rear section hitting floor, requires removal and re-fit

gearbox oil leak

offside rear CDL inop

output from offside front headlamp reduced

rear wiper blade smearing screen

service light on

slight coolant leak from cap

slight play in offside front track rod

spare wheel missing and carrier damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2010 104,694 miles

brake fluid down

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror glass loose

n/s rear side light not working

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

play in steering rack

service light on

spare wheel missing

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2010 104,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake fluid down

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror glass loose

n/s rear side light not working

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

play in steering rack

service light on

spare wheel missing

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2009 97,088 miles

No spare wheel fitted to carrier

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 97,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

No spare wheel fitted to carrier

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 89,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 89,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 80,022 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

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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BP53 EYW is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BP53 EYW, 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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BP53 EYW is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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