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EA04 UYZ

2004 Citroen C8

Turquoise Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,302 mi
Last recorded135,302 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 UYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 135,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 129,788 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 124,549 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front wiper arm/pin worn

Rear wiper blade is split

Fail 22 Sep 2020 124,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades split

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed around broken metal hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front wiper arm/pin worn

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 17 Oct 2019 118,632 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 111,657 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 111,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,714 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,207 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 100,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,499 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,973 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Feb 2014 84,972 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,941 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 76,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,358 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 69,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,097 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 56,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,903 miles

Both nearside tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,419 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 30,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,232 miles

Oil leak

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 UYZ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Turquoise with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EA04 UYZ, 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 UYZ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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