MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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 ()
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
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
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)
Nail in offside front tyre
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C8?
Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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