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RN53 EPK

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,502 mi
Last recorded94,502 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 EPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 94,502 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges advise replacing

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Jan 2016 83,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges advise replacing

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,399 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 73,399 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,301 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 66,301 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 59,654 miles

both front tyres balding on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,338 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Offside "B" post stick on VIN plate unreadable

Offside rear upper side light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,733 miles

nearside front tyre balding on outer edge

nearside rear light only showing 50% light

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2010 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

screw in offside front tyre

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,681 miles

screw in offside front tyre

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,074 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Middle row,nearside and centre seat belt slow to fully retract

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

Offside headlight light output poor, bulb not fitted correctly ??

Parking brake lever fells loose

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers and general design

Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,645 miles

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 12 Jan 2007 22,005 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 22,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f/tyre low on outer edge

Fail 2 Jan 2007 21,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 3 centre row seat belts slow to retract fully

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Drivers door post VIN plate sticker unreadable

Nearside front tyre wearing low on very outer edge

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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RN53 EPK is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RN53 EPK, 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.

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What year was RN53 EPK registered?

RN53 EPK is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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