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BV54 XUU

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

159,914 mi
Last recorded159,914 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 159,914 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 159,913 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear row (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 152,170 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 152,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 146,120 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 146,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 140,211 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 140,211 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. centre row (6.2.A.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 133,888 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row ()

second row centre seatbelt and both third row seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 1 Nov 2016 133,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row ()

second row centre seatbelt and both third row seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 22 Oct 2015 126,341 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 126,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 103,144 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 16 Aug 2013 93,396 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,717 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 31 Aug 2012 87,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,213 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 80,213 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,270 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 71,270 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside tyre has small cut deep enough to reach cords

rear seats not fitted to vehical at time of test, rear seat belts not checked

Fail 15 Sep 2009 63,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear seats not fitted to vehical at time of test, rear seat belts not checked

Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,450 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,910 miles

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

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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BV54 XUU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BV54 XUU, 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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BV54 XUU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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