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DA54 DWN

2004 Citroen C8

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,147 mi
Last recorded87,147 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 DWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,147 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 87,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,727 miles

rear both side coil springs corroded,nearside middle brake pipes corroded,front discs slightly worn,

Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front to rear exhaust corroded,rear both sides coil springs corroded,nearside middle brake pipes corroded,

middle exhaust leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,447 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside obligatory mirror - minor damage - slight play

Panel damage - offside rear bumper

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2013 64,656 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 64,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 59,605 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,486 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 52,486 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,916 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,822 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 41,822 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,992 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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DA54 DWN is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Beige 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 DA54 DWN, 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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DA54 DWN is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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