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YU53 EFF

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,029 mi
Last recorded87,029 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 EFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,029 miles

both front lower suspension arms forward bushes perishing/both front lower ball joint gaitors perishing

both front seat bases worn/nsf loose

front brake application/release uneven 30% recommend attention

nsr brake hose collar corroding

osr coil spring corroding

rear exhaust section corroding

rear tyres perishing slightly

stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2014 87,029 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspension arms forward bushes perishing/both front lower ball joint gaitors perishing

both front seat bases worn/nsf loose

front brake application/release uneven 30% recommend attention

front windscreen wiper rubbers split recommend attention

nsr brake hose collar corroding

osr coil spring corroding

rear exhaust section corroding

rear tyres perishing slightly

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,685 miles

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower ball joint gaitors perished.

n/s & o/s front lower suspension forward bushes perished.

n/s door mirror secured with tape.

n/s/rear tyre just legal on 1.6mm.

o/s/rear coil spring corroed.

play in o/s steering rack inner joint.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,619 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower ball joint gaitors perished.

front & rear brake discs worn.

n/s & o/s front lower suspension forward bushes perished.

n/s door mirror secured with tape.

n/s/rear tyre just legal on 1.6mm.

o/s/rear coil spring corroed.

play in o/s steering rack inner joint.

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Pass 1 May 2012 68,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear silencer badly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,489 miles

n/s front tie rod has movment

o/s front tie rod has movement

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,237 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 54,114 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,651 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,443 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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YU53 EFF is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YU53 EFF, 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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YU53 EFF is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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