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RK52 UYA

2002 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,569 mi
Last recorded85,569 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C870,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 UYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the gas conversion tank is corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 85,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

the gas conversion tank is corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

diagnostics light on

hand brake only just passed.

n/s mirror glass cracked.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 77,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hand brake only just passed.

n/s mirror glass cracked.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,323 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,940 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,484 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 39,484 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,045 miles

O/S MIDDLE SEAT MISSING.

O/S/R + N/S/R CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 5 Dec 2005 20,077 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 UYA is a 2002 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK52 UYA, 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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What year was RK52 UYA registered?

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

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