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GF04 JZX

2004 Citroen C8

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,772 mi
Last recorded89,772 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 JZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,772 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,772 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,340 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 85,338 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,213 miles

parking brake lazy 18%

rear wiper u/s

Fail 4 Apr 2014 79,213 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper u/s

Fail 4 Apr 2013 72,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads very close to minimum thickness brake discs also seem below minimum thickness needs front brake service very soon

n/s/f indicator conntect cleaned only have tried 3 times and after bonnet shut down .recommend new bulb holder

rear seat not folded up at time of test rear seat belts not fully tested

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,732 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads very close to minimum thickness brake discs also seem below minimum thickness needs front brake service very soon

n/s/f indicator conntect cleaned only have tried 3 times and after bonnet shut down .recommend new bulb holder

rear seat not folded up at time of test rear seat belts not fully tested

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,280 miles

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

o/s center & center seat belts slow in returning

rear wiperblade rubber u/s

Fail 30 Mar 2012 65,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

o/s center & center seat belts slow in returning

rear wiperblade rubber u/s

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,393 miles

coolant & oil levals were below minimum before start of test

coolant leak suspect radiator & water pump area needs further investigation

suspect front & rear brake pads little low

Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,393 miles

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

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

coolant & oil levals were below minimum before start of test

coolant leak suspect radiator & water pump area needs further investigation

suspect front & rear brake pads little low

Pass 20 Mar 2010 50,927 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 44,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,641 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,127 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,114 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 26,112 miles

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

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

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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GF04 JZX is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GF04 JZX, 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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GF04 JZX is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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