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DU04 HPE

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,009 mi
Last recorded129,009 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 HPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 129,009 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 129,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 120,694 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 111,467 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 111,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 111,461 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 100,963 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,542 miles

childseat fitted in centre row of seats on the nearside

Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,051 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 65,982 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 3,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 3,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,218 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 49,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn outer edge,on 3/4 limit

centre row n/s & centre seats

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn outer edge,on 3/4 limit

centre row n/s & centre seats

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,229 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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DU04 HPE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU04 HPE, 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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DU04 HPE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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