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CE04 FHW

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,700 mi
Last recorded90,700 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 FHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 90,700 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm has free play in its front most bush

Fail 23 Feb 2024 90,679 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front lower suspension arm has free play in its front most bush

Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,831 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,139 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,538 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 69,538 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 68,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,879 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp has one bracket damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2019 65,879 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp has one bracket damaged

Pass 8 May 2018 62,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust box is corroded.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 62,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust box is corroded.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 59,593 miles

Offside Rear tyre has various small cuts

Pass 27 May 2016 57,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 54,094 miles

n/s/f head lamp has a small crack in top bracket

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2014 51,079 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 47,246 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 47,246 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,819 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 38,548 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,251 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,669 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,732 miles

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

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

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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CE04 FHW is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE04 FHW, 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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CE04 FHW is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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