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CU04 RVN

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,753 mi
Last recorded100,753 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 RVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2017 100,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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Pass 25 Mar 2016 95,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,346 miles

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

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 8 May 2014 93,788 miles

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,661 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 20 May 2013 87,857 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,770 miles

exhaust tailbox deterioated

Fail 29 Oct 2012 85,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust tailbox deterioated

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,145 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 79,136 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,610 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,759 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 65,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,931 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 55,922 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine bottom pulley defective

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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CU04 RVN is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel 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 CU04 RVN, 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 CU04 RVN registered?

CU04 RVN is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is CU04 RVN safe to buy?

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