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RK52 UXZ

2002 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,488 mi
Last recorded103,488 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C870,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 UXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,488 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 7 Sep 2015 94,463 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,878 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

REAR CALIPERS SLIGHTLY STICKING

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 87,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,818 miles

engine management lamp on

front tyres slightly cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2013 79,818 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

engine management lamp on

front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2012 65,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,323 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 63,323 miles

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

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

drivers door top hinge insecure but does not affect the opperation of the latch system

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,216 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,785 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 52,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,303 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME

Fail 18 Nov 2008 45,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME

Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,370 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 40,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 25,694 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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RK52 UXZ is a 2002 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RK52 UXZ, 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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RK52 UXZ is a 2002 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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