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DY04 XXJ

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,684 mi
Last recorded147,684 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 147,684 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both front wheelbearings have slight play

front brake pads worn

oil leak

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 7 Mar 2016 147,684 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both front wheelbearings have slight play

front brake pads worn

oil leak

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 140,060 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2015 140,058 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 132,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 132,389 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 126,013 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2013 125,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2012 118,579 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside front door check strap broken

Nearside rearside outter door hand missing

Offside rear tytre side wall cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2012 118,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Air bag light on

Nearside front door check strap broken

Nearside rearside outter door hand missing

Offside rear tytre side wall cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2011 104,775 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

minor oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2011 104,775 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion present on exhaust

minor oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,720 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,462 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,989 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 61,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

o/s front wheelarch cover loose

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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DY04 XXJ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DY04 XXJ, 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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DY04 XXJ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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