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1437 XA

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,725 mi
Last recorded221,725 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1437 XA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 221,725 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 221,682 miles

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)

Both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 215,358 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 215,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

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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1437 XA is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 1437 XA, 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 1437 XA registered?

1437 XA is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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