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FM04 BGU

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,867 mi
Last recorded106,867 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 106,867 miles

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

off side handbrake poor

Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,913 miles

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

car emits blue smoke

Fail 3 Jun 2013 96,913 miles

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

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

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)

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

car emits blue smoke

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,136 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,636 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,504 miles

clutch peddal rubber missing

front brake pads and disces quite worn

Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,444 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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FM04 BGU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FM04 BGU, 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 FM04 BGU registered?

FM04 BGU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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The MOT history for FM04 BGU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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