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DY54 AXD

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,872 mi
Last recorded149,872 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 AXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 149,872 miles

Exhaust clamp at rear of DPF nearly rusted through.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity flickers .

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Long crack in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 149,761 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust clamp at rear of DPF nearly rusted through.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity flickers .

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Long crack in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Small split in lower arm ball joint boot

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight separation of seam at rear of sill

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 139,779 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Small split in lower arm ball joint boot

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight separation of seam at rear of sill

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 128,112 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 128,090 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front spare wheel fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 138,070 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,343 miles

exhaust rusty

play in `suspension

Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,434 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,404 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 105,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2014 99,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Needs Tracking

Fail 24 Jan 2013 77,458 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Needs Tracking

Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,192 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,690 miles

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres worn on inner + outer edges

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

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

Spare wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,963 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,688 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 24,688 miles

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

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

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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DY54 AXD is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY54 AXD, 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 DY54 AXD registered?

DY54 AXD is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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