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MM53 FDL

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,139 mi
Last recorded97,139 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 FDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 97,139 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,923 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,123 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 82,077 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,779 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 70,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,184 miles

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,427 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 65,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,060 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,942 miles

drivers seat slightly deteriorate on foam padding

n/s/r tyre tead depth is at 2mm

n/s/rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat being fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2011 57,942 miles

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

drivers seat slightly deteriorate on foam padding

n/s/r tyre tead depth is at 2mm

n/s/rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat being fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,011 miles

small cut in outer nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,875 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

very slight play to offside front wheel

Fail 16 Feb 2009 49,874 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

very slight play to offside front wheel

Pass 16 Feb 2008 45,870 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,988 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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MM53 FDL is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MM53 FDL, 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 MM53 FDL registered?

MM53 FDL is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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