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FY04 FWS

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,285 mi
Last recorded108,285 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 FWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 108,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements

o/s/f cv boot damaged slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,743 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,471 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,262 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 81,262 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,256 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 75,256 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 68,489 miles

Offside front ball joint cover split but repaired using sealant

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,003 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,003 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Hand brake lever slightly impeded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,789 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,037 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,396 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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FY04 FWS is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY04 FWS, 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 FY04 FWS registered?

FY04 FWS is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is FY04 FWS safe to buy?

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