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LD53 YXE

2004 Citroen C8

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,085 mi
Last recorded67,085 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 YXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,085 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 67,084 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,830 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three seats ()

far rear seat belts not checked seats not fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 61,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides showing blue light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three seats ()

far rear seat belts not checked seats not fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,240 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,332 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 47,326 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,305 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 41,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,928 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 34,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,655 miles

corrosion on both rear road springs.

corrosion on exhaust tail silencer.

heavy corrosion lip on nearside front brake disc.

offside front brake pad warning wire broken and rubbing on road wheel.

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low.

slight binding on offside rear brake.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 34,642 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on both rear road springs.

corrosion on exhaust tail silencer.

heavy corrosion lip on nearside front brake disc.

offside front brake pad warning wire broken and rubbing on road wheel.

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low.

slight binding on offside rear brake.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,632 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,570 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 21,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,701 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 19,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,595 miles

nearside front outer edge of tyre worn low.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,372 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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LD53 YXE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD53 YXE, 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 LD53 YXE registered?

LD53 YXE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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