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FP54 GUG

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,370 mi
Last recorded135,370 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 GUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer cill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

wheel trims fitted hindering inspection of brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2015 124,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

Fail 2 Apr 2015 124,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 114,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 114,394 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 104,660 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

only 4 seats fitted at time of test

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 15 Jan 2013 104,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

only 4 seats fitted at time of test

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 7 Jan 2012 98,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2012 98,747 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Eml On

Exhaust Deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,914 miles

front brake discs badly lipped

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 91,892 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs badly lipped

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 83,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,357 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,886 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 66,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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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FP54 GUG is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP54 GUG, 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 FP54 GUG registered?

FP54 GUG is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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