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ML53 YDC

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,503 mi
Last recorded159,503 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 YDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 159,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine bay ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front upper strut mountings slightly worn

Fail 29 Sep 2017 159,502 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine bay ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front upper strut mountings slightly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2016 149,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 145,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

mirrors slightly loose

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

pas drive slightly faulty,advise repair

rear seatbelts have slight damage

rear seats not fitted

rear tyre tread wear uneven

sill showing slight corrosion+damage+body panels damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2015 145,108 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mirrors slightly loose

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

pas drive slightly faulty,advise repair

rear seatbelts have slight damage

rear seats not fitted

rear tyre tread wear uneven

sill showing slight corrosion+damage+body panels damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2014 134,342 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 134,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 123,192 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2013 123,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,213 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,937 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jun 2011 87,083 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,235 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 72,172 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Rear wiper split

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,293 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,293 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,658 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,715 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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ML53 YDC is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ML53 YDC, 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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ML53 YDC is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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