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DF53 GNV

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,300 mi
Last recorded178,300 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 178,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 134,246 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 120,171 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 105,517 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 95,588 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,817 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,157 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,040 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 61,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,243 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 42,416 miles

repair been carried out on nearside headlamp bulb beam image ok at time of test may not last.

strong advise front brake imbalance just passed.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 42,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

strong advise front brake imbalance just passed.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,756 miles

front brake discs lipped unable to see brake pads.

Fail 19 Jan 2007 36,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,731 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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DF53 GNV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF53 GNV, 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 DF53 GNV registered?

DF53 GNV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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