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GF54 KNL

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,984 mi
Last recorded82,984 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 KNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear box shell corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle cat converter corroded (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but can be read (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak oil filter ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbones corroded but not dangerous

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake pipes greased up.(copper grease)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,832 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front sill damaged

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,201 miles

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

complete exhaust poor condition

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 29 Aug 2014 67,178 miles

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

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

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

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

complete exhaust poor condition

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes poor condition

ecu light on

Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,088 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes poor condition

ecu light on

inside of front brake discs very poor condition and need replacing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,781 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,801 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,017 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 40,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,153 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 33,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,700 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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GF54 KNL is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol 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 GF54 KNL, 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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GF54 KNL is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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