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YS53 SLV

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,633 mi
Last recorded66,633 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 SLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,633 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 66,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,620 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear two (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear two (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Pass 13 Jan 2017 63,239 miles

rear seats missing at time of mot test

Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,535 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,168 miles

All brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,767 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,888 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,239 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,536 miles

emissions too clean for smoke meter to detect

Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,841 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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YS53 SLV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YS53 SLV, 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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YS53 SLV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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