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BD54 ZYU

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,249 mi
Last recorded135,249 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ZYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 135,249 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2015 135,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 116,903 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 116,896 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 109,531 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 109,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 100,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,099 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 87,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 71,153 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 71,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 55,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,323 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,717 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 41,717 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,983 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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BD54 ZYU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BD54 ZYU, 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 BD54 ZYU registered?

BD54 ZYU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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