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RA52 DWU

2002 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,252 mi
Last recorded82,252 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C870,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 DWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,252 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,589 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,503 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 66,272 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 63,888 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 63,888 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,541 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 51,541 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,236 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,051 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 26,026 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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RA52 DWU is a 2002 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 70,571 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 RA52 DWU, 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 24 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA52 DWU?

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What year was RA52 DWU registered?

RA52 DWU is a 2002 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is RA52 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 DWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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