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FL04 EPU

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,269 mi
Last recorded144,269 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 EPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 144,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 120,971 miles

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

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

centre row centre seat belt difficult to start release from post.

Fail 16 May 2012 120,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre row centre seat belt difficult to start release from post.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 117,532 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 117,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

reaves light inop

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,143 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split at ends.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 98,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Feb 2008 98,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 86,830 miles

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

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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FL04 EPU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FL04 EPU, 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 FL04 EPU registered?

FL04 EPU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is FL04 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 EPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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