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BJ54 XKO

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,446 mi
Last recorded151,446 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 151,446 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front>rear in several places thru clips; **Advise Closer Inspection** (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake just met min requirements @16%

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 151,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases causing vehicle to struggle with immissions (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front>rear in several places thru clips; **Advise Closer Inspection** (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake just met min requirements @16%

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 145,326 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 143,628 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 143,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2011 135,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 135,610 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 135,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres on limit on edges

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Fail 6 Sep 2011 132,745 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 120,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 108,311 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 108,311 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre on 1.6+mm offside front tyre 2+mm

~~~~~~~~~engine oil top up req 1/2 ltr~~~~~

Pass 6 Oct 2008 98,134 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2007 82,348 miles

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

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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BJ54 XKO is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ54 XKO, 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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BJ54 XKO is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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