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LA53 JYK

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,638 mi
Last recorded46,638 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 JYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,668 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2013 41,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/si/r tyre perrished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,579 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 35,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 28,850 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres walls poor and cracks

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,850 miles

both rear tyres walls poor and cracks

Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,104 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 8 May 2009 19,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,114 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 JYK is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LA53 JYK, 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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What year was LA53 JYK registered?

LA53 JYK is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 14 February 2004.

Is LA53 JYK safe to buy?

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