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DA04 VBK

2004 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

159,435 mi
Last recorded159,435 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 159,435 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

gear box noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2015 149,801 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

O/S/F engine stabaliser link bush

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 149,801 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

O/S/F engine stabaliser link bush

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 143,650 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 143,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 134,403 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 134,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 117,781 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 117,781 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 97,902 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,902 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,847 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 78,847 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,623 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 59,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,669 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 32,011 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 32,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DA04 VBK is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DA04 VBK, 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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DA04 VBK is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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