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DF53 VBV

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,621 mi
Last recorded66,621 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,458 miles

3 Seats fitted at time of test.

Engine lamp on dash.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2008 48,785 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,019 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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DF53 VBV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DF53 VBV, 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 DF53 VBV registered?

DF53 VBV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is DF53 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 VBV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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