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PL53 RHK

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 RHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014
Fail 23 Dec 2014

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 52,505 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2013 52,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 45,762 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 45,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,500 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 190,610 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 190,610 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 168,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 168,418 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 138,164 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 137,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside brake pad low warning loom detached & damaged

Offside rear parking brake quadrant on caliper seized in "on" position

Pass 29 Apr 2010 116,086 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 115,121 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 92,539 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,516 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 92,516 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

center seat belt doesnt work

Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,832 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 80,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,812 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,462 miles

brake warning light on.

condition of wiper blades.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 64,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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PL53 RHK is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PL53 RHK, 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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PL53 RHK is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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