MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside image reducing
Offside Rear nail and excessively worn on the inner edges
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside image reducing
Offside Rear nail and excessively worn on the inner edges
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
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
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advise front brake pads low
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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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