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EN52 RCU

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,634 mi
Last recorded137,634 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 RCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 137,634 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 132,994 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 123,999 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 115,604 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 106,155 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 98,076 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 98,076 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,548 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 79,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 68,658 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 68,648 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 62,525 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 62,464 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 54,337 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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EN52 RCU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 75,574 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 EN52 RCU, 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 23 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN52 RCU?

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What year was EN52 RCU registered?

EN52 RCU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is EN52 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 RCU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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