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GD04 EZJ

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

146,218 mi
Last recorded146,218 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 EZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 146,218 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 146,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 130,703 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre section by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 130,700 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre section by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 129,997 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven front brake inbalance 42%,n/s/f service brake slow increase and decrease (3.7.B.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 Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light gives inpression that brake is being applied....check bulb correct type (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,985 miles

Centre / rear exhaust mounting has corroded off

Long travel to parking brake lever

Oil leak unable to see origin due to undertrays fitted

Only five seats fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2015 112,984 miles

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

Centre / rear exhaust mounting has corroded off

Long travel to parking brake lever

Oil leak unable to see origin due to undertrays fitted

Oil level is low

Only five seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2014 99,350 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 99,269 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2013 90,405 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 90,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,318 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 76,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,038 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,052 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 55,052 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 45,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,726 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,193 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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GD04 EZJ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GD04 EZJ, 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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GD04 EZJ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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