CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP54 PLJ

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,673 mi
Last recorded89,673 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,673 miles

Nearside Front Near side front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges. Tyre wall is cracked.

Offside Front Off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges. Tyre wall is cracked.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,673 miles

Nearside Front Near side front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges. Tyre wall is cracked.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges. Tyre wall is cracked.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,293 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,401 miles

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorted

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,401 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorted

Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,079 miles

rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,504 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 62,954 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,334 miles

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 17 Dec 2010 58,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,477 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 48,477 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall badly cracked and perished

Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,674 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,288 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 32,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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
Full Citroen C8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP54 PLJ 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 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 FP54 PLJ, 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

How do I check the history of FP54 PLJ?

You can check the full history of FP54 PLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP54 PLJ registered?

FP54 PLJ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is FP54 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 PLJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP54 PLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP54 PLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.