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FM04 VGX

2004 Citroen C8

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,422 mi
Last recorded127,422 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,422 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 127,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,757 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 114,499 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,090 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 106,088 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,456 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 88,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,758 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,840 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 70,016 miles

One Litres oil

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,546 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 51,115 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 33,170 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 22,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,689 miles

Nearside Front 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 VGX is a 2004 Citroen C8 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM04 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

FM04 VGX is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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