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BW53 NKT

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,397 mi
Last recorded122,397 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 NKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 122,397 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 122,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 106,648 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 106,611 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,742 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 87,742 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,959 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 81,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lambda reading high, just passed.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 73,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lambda reading high, just passed.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 51,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 NKT is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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