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EA04 UYW

2004 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,766 mi
Last recorded177,766 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 UYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 177,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dipped beam is dim (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive and oil level is low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ones missing unable to test seat belts ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 177,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dipped beam is dim strong advise (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive and oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ones missing so unable to check seat belts ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 168,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp out-put slightly reduced.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 158,136 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension control arm front bush has slight play.

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 150,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre very worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre very worn on edges.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 139,451 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 139,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 129,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn/perishing/stonecuts

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2013 114,237 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

preheat pipes underside moist

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2013 114,237 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

preheat pipes underside moist

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,725 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,952 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 79,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 73,859 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,448 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 60,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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EA04 UYW is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EA04 UYW, 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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EA04 UYW is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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