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YU53 OPY

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,721 mi
Last recorded123,721 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 OPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,721 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2015 123,714 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

unable to test nearside front bearing due to excessive brake bind

Pass 27 Mar 2014 117,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 106,160 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 106,155 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,591 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,241 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,620 miles

both front wiper split

rear number plate starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,840 miles

Emissions to low to be measured

Front wiper blades split

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 65,837 miles

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

Emissions to low to be measured

Front wiper blades split

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 54,480 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/r outer sidewall

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,480 miles

cut in o/s/r outer sidewall

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,741 miles

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

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 OPY is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OPY, 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 YU53 OPY registered?

YU53 OPY is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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