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ET53 CWE

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,271 mi
Last recorded162,271 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 CWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 162,271 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle hanger corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn play in top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge balled (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 162,266 miles

Nearside image reducing

Offside Rear nail and excessively worn on the inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2017 162,266 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside image reducing

Offside Rear nail and excessively worn on the inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 158,371 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge & has a nail in the inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust rear section in poor condition

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Water pipes under vehicle in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2016 158,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield loose & knocking against rear exhaust section

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge & has a nail in the inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust rear section in poor condition

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Water pipes under vehicle in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2015 149,105 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,017 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,399 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,200 miles

Advise front brake pads low

Fail 24 Mar 2012 66,199 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Advise front brake pads low

Pass 3 May 2011 63,623 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 57,837 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,937 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,596 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 42,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

vehicle had 5 seats fitted at time of test o/s/r not fitted

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 CWE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CWE, 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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ET53 CWE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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