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FN54 WZE

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,414 mi
Last recorded146,414 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 WZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 146,414 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 146,414 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 137,663 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 137,663 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 127,546 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row. ()

Nearside third row seat is stowed away.

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

brake pad wear sensor wires are broken.

stale fuel smell detected in engine bay.

Fail 20 Dec 2017 127,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo-exhaust sensor/ blank missing. (7.1.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front,rear and repeater. (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective load sensor detached. (1.7.2)

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row. ()

Nearside third row seat is stowed away.

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

brake pad wear sensor wires are broken.

exhaust gases detected in engine bay and vehicle cabin.

stale fuel smell detected in engine bay.

Pass 23 Dec 2016 120,304 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.4.G.2)

combustion gases detected in engine bay and vehicle cabin.

deep cut in nearside rear tyre outside edge.

nearside and offside rear brake disc back plates are deteriorated.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 120,293 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor to axle attachment. (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.4.G.2)

combustion gases detected in engine bay and vehicle cabin.

deep cut in nearside rear tyre outside edge.

nearside and offside rear brake disc back plates are deteriorated.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,887 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 104,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front ball joint dust covers slightly perished.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs in poor condition. Front brake discs slightly lipped.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 104,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front ball joint dust covers slightly perished.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs in poor condition. Front brake discs slightly lipped.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,850 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 97,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,592 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,607 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 69,607 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2009 32,498 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,730 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,001 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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FN54 WZE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FN54 WZE, 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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FN54 WZE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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