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C8 FAX

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,701 mi
Last recorded110,701 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 FAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,701 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 110,701 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,060 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 84,701 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,687 miles

Central Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken away

Fail 18 Dec 2017 77,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken away

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,504 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seat ()

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

crack to n/s of windscreen.

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but secure

Fail 12 Dec 2016 67,503 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front washers. (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure play in wiper arm joint. (8.2.2)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both middle outer seat belts (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seat ()

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

crack to n/s of windscreen.

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but secure

Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,246 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,116 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 64,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,946 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 57,389 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 57,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2010 51,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre weairing on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2010 51,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre weairing on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2009 44,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,598 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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C8 FAX is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 C8 FAX, 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 C8 FAX registered?

C8 FAX is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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