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DN53 JVP

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,000 mi
Last recorded111,000 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 JVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 111,000 miles

Nearside Front fuel pipes and fuel cooler insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2016 111,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front fuel pipes and fuel cooler insecure

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 98,553 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2014 98,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 89,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

power steering level low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,701 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 66,697 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,099 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,721 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)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 29,036 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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DN53 JVP is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DN53 JVP, 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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DN53 JVP is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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