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DN54 UBH

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 UBH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 134,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 126,048 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 118,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 118,678 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 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 Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

osf strut top bearing tight

slight blow from exaust joint

Pass 18 Oct 2013 105,676 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all tyes close to limit

bonnet hard to open

Fail 16 Oct 2013 105,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all tyes close to limit

bonnet hard to open

rear w/blade worn

Pass 30 May 2012 79,357 miles

rear ex bobbing one missing still supported

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,871 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs worn/pitted

Fail 31 May 2011 65,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,464 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 56,464 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 47,372 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 47,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 36,560 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DN54 UBH is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DN54 UBH, 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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DN54 UBH is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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