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RA52 DWV

2002 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,031 mi
Last recorded114,031 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C870,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 DWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 114,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 107,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 107,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 101,583 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 May 2014 101,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 29 May 2013 96,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 96,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,586 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,140 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,324 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully test O/S/R seat belt due to fitment of child seat.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 67,563 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 67,563 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 60,566 miles

3rd row of seats not present at time of test.

rear washer inoperative.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 60,566 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

3rd row of seats not present at time of test.

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing abnormally.recommend renewal.

rear washer inoperative.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,447 miles

rear number plate faded †

vehicle wet when tested

wheel arch covers fitted unable to fully inspect wheel arches

Pass 22 Dec 2005 42,124 miles

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

rear number plate fadeing

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 DWV is a 2002 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DWV, 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.

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

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