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BK54 KJU

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,522 mi
Last recorded128,522 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 KJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,522 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 128,522 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,134 miles

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

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

oil leak

rubber on exhaust back box worn

Fail 13 Oct 2016 122,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

rubber on exhaust back box worn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,626 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 101,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

nearside front and offside front tyres starting wear on inside

wiperblades smear slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,424 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 95,420 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,483 miles

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

low effort on o/s h/brake

rear exhaust corroded

rear pads slightly low

slight imbalance on front brakes

spare wheel missing

unable to check rear seat belts due to baby seats

Fail 15 Aug 2011 81,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

low effort on o/s h/brake

rear exhaust corroded

rear pads slightly low

slight imbalance on front brakes

spare wheel missing

unable to check rear seat belts due to baby seats

Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,061 miles

exhaust corroded

slightly low effort on o/s/r h/brake + slight binding

Fail 20 Aug 2010 62,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre low tread

slightly low effort on o/s/r h/brake + slight binding

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,836 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/r upper side light inoperative

Fail 19 Aug 2009 41,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/r upper side light inoperative

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,266 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,690 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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BK54 KJU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK54 KJU, 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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BK54 KJU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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