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CA04 HAU

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,125 mi
Last recorded96,125 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 HAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 96,125 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 29 May 2015 86,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2015 86,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 77,539 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 May 2014 77,539 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2013 67,803 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 67,802 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 58,411 miles

7 pin adaptor fitted to 13 pin socket

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 58,411 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

7 pin adaptor fitted to 13 pin socket

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 46,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

wipers smearing

Fail 6 May 2011 46,963 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

wipers smearing

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 36,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

third row seats not fitted

Fail 13 May 2010 36,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

third row seats not fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 27,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,320 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 10,945 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight play in offside front steering arm

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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CA04 HAU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA04 HAU, 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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CA04 HAU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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