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BW53 HJK

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,137 mi
Last recorded151,137 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 HJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 151,137 miles

back plate missing from n/s/r brake disc

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

corrosion on outer skin of rear exhaust box

front no plate slightly marked

spare tyre tread very low

Fail 4 Mar 2010 151,137 miles

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

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

back plate missing from n/s/r brake disc

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

corrosion on outer skin of rear exhaust box

front no plate slightly marked

Pass 4 Mar 2009 143,942 miles

air bag light on

slight free play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2009 143,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight free play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2008 134,634 miles

airbag light on

battery faulty

both rear tyres on boarderline 1.6mm 205/65/15hr

front no plate slightly marked

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

heavy oil leaks

n/s/r back plate missing

slight play inside steering rack n/s/f and o/s/f

slight play on anti roll bar link rods

slight play on handbrake lever

stone chip front screen

Fail 15 Feb 2008 134,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

battery faulty

both rear tyres on boarderline 1.6mm 205/65/15hr

front no plate slightly marked

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

heavy oil leaks

n/s/r back plate missing

slight play inside steering rack n/s/f and o/s/f

slight play on anti roll bar link rods

slight play on handbrake lever

stone chip front screen

Pass 26 Feb 2007 122,853 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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BW53 HJK is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BW53 HJK, 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 BW53 HJK registered?

BW53 HJK is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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