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SW53 OAZ

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,239 mi
Last recorded69,239 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 OAZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 69,233 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,979 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 63,974 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,149 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 57,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,150 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,659 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,561 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,566 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,610 miles

both front wipers torn

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 23,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front wipers torn

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,308 miles

offside wiper blade starting to tear

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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SW53 OAZ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SW53 OAZ, 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 SW53 OAZ registered?

SW53 OAZ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is SW53 OAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 OAZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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