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BG54 CJV

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,884 mi
Last recorded122,884 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 CJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,884 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2015 116,379 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 116,378 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel radiator at rear of nearside front wheel is not secure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,073 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,227 miles

damage on o/s/f lower bumper

nearside rear tyre both edges worn

offside rear tyre both edges worn

rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 84,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn away/bald on edges

damage on o/s/f lower bumper

large nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low on pressure

rear silencer corroded

rear wiper blade split

reverse lights inop

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,417 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 74,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,433 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,596 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,087 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 28,087 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG54 CJV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG54 CJV, 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 BG54 CJV registered?

BG54 CJV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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