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LA53 CWX

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,053 mi
Last recorded80,053 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 CWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,053 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2012 80,053 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 75,273 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 75,273 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

unable to open the nearside rear door from the outside

Pass 26 May 2011 70,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

body damage

nearside rear door handle faulty

offside side repeater damaged

Fail 24 May 2011 70,192 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

body damage

nearside rear door handle faulty

offside side repeater damaged

Pass 13 May 2010 60,446 miles

n/s/r fog light lens broken

wipers wearing

Pass 6 May 2009 50,429 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,503 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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LA53 CWX is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA53 CWX, 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 LA53 CWX registered?

LA53 CWX is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is LA53 CWX safe to buy?

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