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MW53 VOG

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,019 mi
Last recorded112,019 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 VOG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 112,019 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 112,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,218 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,053 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 84,339 miles

air bag light on dash

both rear tyres low tread

brake pedal rubber missing

engine under tray oil damp also leak at crankshaft pulley aera

exhaust tailbox cover corroded/loose/rattling

hand brake reserve can be improved

nearside front wheel trim damaged and offside front scuffed

no spare wheel fitted,carrier damaged also inner rear bumper

offside front has rack end movement

offside front interior door trim loose

offside rear hand brake cable not return and caliper quadrant fully forward

Fail 23 Oct 2009 84,399 miles

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

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

air bag light on dash

both rear tyres low tread

brake pedal rubber missing

engine under tray oil damp also leak at crankshaft pulley aera

exhaust tailbox cover corroded/loose/rattling

hand brake reserve can be improved

nearside front wheel trim damaged and offside front scuffed

no spare wheel fitted,carrier damaged also inner rear bumper

offside front has rack end movement

offside front interior door trim loose

offside rear hand brake cable not return and caliper quadrant fully forward

Pass 6 Nov 2008 68,539 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear upper tail lamp not working

Fail 7 Nov 2007 61,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,000 miles

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

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

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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MW53 VOG is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW53 VOG, 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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MW53 VOG is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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