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BL52 XBS

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,487 mi
Last recorded107,487 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 XBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 107,487 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 107,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 107,443 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 107,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has minorcuts all around

Pass 10 May 2021 107,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

deterioration to rear exhaust box

rear park brake only just meets efficiency[ lower offside]

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,789 miles

both sills corroded

covers & shields fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 106,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,609 miles

fuel filter damp

Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust showing corrosion

n/s and o/s front shock absorber dust covers showing deterioration

rear seats missing

Fail 20 Mar 2017 105,865 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust showing corrosion

n/s and o/s front shock absorber dust covers showing deterioration

rear seats missing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,905 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,453 miles

engine light on

front brake pads appear low

long travel on foot brake

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,576 miles

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

o/s/r door handle requires attention

slight imbalance in front brakes / slight travel on foot brake pedal

Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,711 miles

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

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

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

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

all brakes slightly rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,836 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,447 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 83,635 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 76,792 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 71,384 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 48,791 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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BL52 XBS is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 75,574 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 BL52 XBS, 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 23 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL52 XBS is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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