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FV04 LYJ

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,945 mi
Last recorded98,945 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 98,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 30 Apr 2015 98,945 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,131 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 93,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 90,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,742 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 82,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 76,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust in poor condition and outer casing on rear box rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2012 76,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust in poor condition and outer casing on rear box rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r top side light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,028 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r top side light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,478 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside cv gaiter leaking grease out of end clip not tight enough

unable to check rear seat belts fully due to seat not fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,065 miles

No Rear Seats Fitted at Time of Test

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,109 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,378 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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FV04 LYJ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 FV04 LYJ, 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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FV04 LYJ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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