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ST53 NPF

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,668 mi
Last recorded137,668 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 NPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 137,668 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS INSECURE

O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING AT REAR

Fail 1 May 2018 137,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened HAND BRAKE (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS INSECURE

O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING AT REAR

Pass 28 Apr 2017 131,687 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 131,677 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing BOLTS INSECURE (2.4.G.1)

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS INSECURE

Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,974 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 130,974 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 129,707 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 129,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 128,480 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 128,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 123,381 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 123,381 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 119,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 114,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 114,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 112,434 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 112,431 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 107,284 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 92,749 miles

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

engine squeal noise

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall considered just not deep enough to reach ply

rear wiper blade worn

spare tyre below 1.6mm tread depth

Fail 12 Feb 2007 92,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine squeal noise

offside rear upper tail light bulb not working

rear wiper blade worn

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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ST53 NPF is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ST53 NPF, 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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ST53 NPF is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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