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YU53 UET

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,331 mi
Last recorded193,331 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 UET
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 193,331 miles

Offside inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 22 Nov 2017 193,274 miles

Fuel system component leaking Under bonnett (Fuel filter?) (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Towbar component insecure Nut and Bolt insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 26 Nov 2016 183,290 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 183,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 171,127 miles

both rear tyres started to wear

slight leak on exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2015 170,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres started to wear

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2014 161,283 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 161,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 153,057 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 152,810 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 135,573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 131,410 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 131,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 105,972 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 79,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 30,824 miles

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

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

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

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 UET is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YU53 UET, 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 UET is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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