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FA04 AVZ

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,749 mi
Last recorded88,749 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 AVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,749 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 88,278 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear row of seats not in use at time of test luggage stowed

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,223 miles

slight play o/s/f draglink

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,844 miles

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

one of two n/s/r side lights not working.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 66,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,274 miles

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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FA04 AVZ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA04 AVZ, 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 FA04 AVZ registered?

FA04 AVZ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is FA04 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 AVZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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