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FE54 DFF

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,839 mi
Last recorded117,839 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 DFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 117,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded line to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight knock/play detected in lower column uj (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 117,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding slight bind (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded line to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight knock/play detected in lower column uj (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,979 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. caliper lever partially on (3.7.B.6b)

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

no reverse light/s

Fail 8 Sep 2016 106,979 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. caliper lever partially on (3.7.B.6b)

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

no reverse light/s

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,825 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 96,825 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,914 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 83,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,212 miles

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

advise - centre exhaust mount corrosion (system still adequately supported)

advise - exhaust catalyst rattle

advise - rear section silencer deteriorating/corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,838 miles

Exhaust catalyst has internal rattle

Exhaust center section mounting bracket broken

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2012 66,793 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust catalyst has internal rattle

Exhaust center section mounting bracket broken

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,305 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,178 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,174 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,031 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,999 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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FE54 DFF is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE54 DFF, 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 FE54 DFF registered?

FE54 DFF is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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