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RL53 OJN

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,887 mi
Last recorded65,887 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 OJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,887 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,982 miles

Offside 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 18 Oct 2012 52,992 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 46,322 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in the o/s/f a/roll bar link.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,322 miles

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

slight play in the o/s/f a/roll bar link.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,525 miles

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

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

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

some tearing of both wiper blades.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 38,500 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

some tearing of both wiper blades.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,813 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 29,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,795 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,644 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 154,916 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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RL53 OJN is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RL53 OJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL53 OJN registered?

RL53 OJN is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is RL53 OJN safe to buy?

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