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ET53 CVW

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,424 mi
Last recorded94,424 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,424 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,797 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,233 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 80,227 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,545 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,005 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,405 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,568 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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ET53 CVW is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ET53 CVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET53 CVW?

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What year was ET53 CVW registered?

ET53 CVW is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is ET53 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 CVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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