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BG54 MGY

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,078 mi
Last recorded162,078 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 162,078 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 162,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 146,938 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SPARE WHEEL APPEARS TO BE FOULING ON REAR AXLE BEAM

Pass 14 Aug 2014 129,037 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both headlamps dull

Brake foot pedal sinks

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper worn and marking the tail gate window

Fail 14 Aug 2014 129,037 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Both front brake discs worn

Both headlamps dull

Brake foot pedal sinks

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper worn and marking the tail gate window

Pass 8 Aug 2013 114,805 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

handbrake lever feels slightly loose in operation

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 8 Aug 2013 114,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

handbrake lever feels slightly loose in operation

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust centre clamp/ring insecure

offside front shock absorber top cap/dust cover missing/insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,999 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 87,990 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 63,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,124 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,678 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front tyre worn uneven and is bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front and rear brake discs show wear and are lipped.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

rear row near side seat not installed at the time of the test.

undershield fitted.

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 MGY is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BG54 MGY, 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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BG54 MGY is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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