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DS52 XCH

2002 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,347 mi
Last recorded234,347 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C870,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 XCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 234,347 miles

both rear and center rear seat missing at of test

Fail 18 Jul 2017 234,347 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

both rear and center rear seat missing at of test

Pass 18 Aug 2016 229,469 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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DS52 XCH is a 2002 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 70,571 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 DS52 XCH, 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 24 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS52 XCH registered?

DS52 XCH is a 2002 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DS52 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 XCH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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