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FM04 BBJ

2004 Citroen C8

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,979 mi
Last recorded76,979 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 BBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 72,742 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 72,639 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air scoop for fuel cooler damaged and hanging down under vehicle (ground clearance greatly reduced)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 58,693 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 58,693 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 39,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,150 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,100 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 39,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FM04 BBJ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FM04 BBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM04 BBJ registered?

FM04 BBJ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is FM04 BBJ safe to buy?

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