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FH53 YDD

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,196 mi
Last recorded170,196 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 YDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 170,196 miles

air bag light staying on showing fault will fail in 2012

Pass 8 Nov 2010 156,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

center rear seat belt webbing is marked

Pass 9 Nov 2009 143,563 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

all tyres geting low on tread

noise from dteering rack but no play found

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

tracking check

Fail 9 Nov 2009 143,563 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

all tyres geting low on tread

noise from dteering rack but no play found

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

tracking check

Pass 10 Nov 2008 119,703 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 97,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

two front tyres are slight wearing out on the outer eage

Pass 19 Dec 2006 67,258 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 67,258 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FH53 YDD is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH53 YDD, 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

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What year was FH53 YDD registered?

FH53 YDD is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is FH53 YDD safe to buy?

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