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CP53 YXG

2004 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,150 mi
Last recorded126,150 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 YXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 126,150 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 126,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 122,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 122,578 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 109,686 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2013 109,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,198 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 94,141 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,959 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,300 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,346 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 63,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 43,634 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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CP53 YXG is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CP53 YXG, 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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CP53 YXG is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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