MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre has minorcuts all around
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
both sills corroded
covers & shields fitted
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
fuel filter damp
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
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
covers & shields fitted
engine light on
front brake pads appear low
long travel on foot brake
exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated
o/s/r door handle requires attention
slight imbalance in front brakes / slight travel on foot brake pedal
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
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C8?
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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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