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CW04 HBN

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 HBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 106,014 miles

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

different tyre profile front to rear 60s on rear 55s on front

Fail 5 Feb 2016 106,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

different tyre profile front to rear 60s on rear 55s on front

Pass 17 Mar 2015 101,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 101,734 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn on edges and cut

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,591 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 94,582 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,033 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 89,033 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,512 miles

rearmost seats not fitted at test

Fail 23 Sep 2010 73,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rearmost seats not fitted at test

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,587 miles

rearmost seats not fitted at test

slight cut in offside front tyre(not reaching cord)

some degree of misalignment evident on nearside rear suspension

Pass 22 Sep 2008 334,004 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,345 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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CW04 HBN is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CW04 HBN, 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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CW04 HBN is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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