MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust clamp at rear of DPF nearly rusted through.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp light intensity flickers .
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Long crack in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust clamp at rear of DPF nearly rusted through.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp light intensity flickers .
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Long crack in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Small split in lower arm ball joint boot
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Slight separation of seam at rear of sill
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Small split in lower arm ball joint boot
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Slight separation of seam at rear of sill
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front spare wheel fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rusty
play in `suspension
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
rear exhaust deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Needs Tracking
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Needs Tracking
Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components
N/S/F + O/S/F tyres worn on inner + outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare wheel fitted to n/s/r
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C8?
Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY54 AXD is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 DY54 AXD, 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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DY54 AXD is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 December 2004.
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