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EF54 BHW

2004 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,777 mi
Last recorded167,777 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 BHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 167,777 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 167,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 160,267 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 155,742 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 155,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 141,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyre treads approx 3mm

front tyres worn/wearing on edges

n/s dip beam headlamp loosing light intensity

Fail 22 Oct 2015 140,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyre treads approx 3mm

front tyres worn/wearing on edges

n/s dip beam headlamp loosing light intensity

Pass 14 Nov 2014 125,174 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 117,751 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,311 miles

Customer has removed all of the rear seats - seatbelts still in place - sseatbelt stalks missing.

Exhaust tailpipe excessively deteorated and broken up inside.

Off side inner rack joint has slight play.

Off side rear disc brakes backplate excessively corroded and has sharp edges.

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

Severe engine oil leak.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 108,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Customer has removed all of the rear seats - seatbelts still in place - sseatbelt stalks missing.

Exhaust tailpipe excessively deteorated and broken up inside.

Noise From front of Engine.

Off side inner rack joint has slight play.

Off side rear disc brakes backplate excessively corroded and has sharp edges.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Severe engine oil leak.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 96,041 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 96,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 82,964 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

small stonechips over windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,398 miles

engine undershield fitted

nearside seat of centre row removed

rear row of seats removed

Fail 2 Nov 2009 61,398 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine undershield fitted

nearside seat of centre row removed

rear row of seats removed

Pass 20 Dec 2008 42,981 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,447 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

washer fluid in a "bottle"

Fail 21 Dec 2007 35,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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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EF54 BHW is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF54 BHW, 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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EF54 BHW is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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