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BV04 SUA

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,824 mi
Last recorded111,824 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 SUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 111,824 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 111,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 111,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 107,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 107,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 100,347 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 100,261 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 97,881 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,801 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 94,801 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 92,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,307 miles

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,815 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,894 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,929 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,342 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,587 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 50,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,351 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,858 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,571 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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BV04 SUA is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BV04 SUA, 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 BV04 SUA registered?

BV04 SUA is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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