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GF54 PHU

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,341 mi
Last recorded85,341 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 85,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear light cluster insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2019 76,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear light cluster insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,100 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 73,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,165 miles

EML lit on dashboard

NS wing mirror housing missing

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NS and OS (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Rear exhaust system corroded

Slight free play in the OSF hub assembly

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 70,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint NS and OS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Insecure on wiper arm (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

NS wing mirror housing missing

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NS and OS (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Rear exhaust system corroded

Slight free play in the OSF hub assembly

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 May 2016 67,388 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 63,731 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 58,854 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,729 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded at lower ends

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,303 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,105 miles

windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,455 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 30,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front pads worn

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 PHU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF54 PHU, 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 GF54 PHU registered?

GF54 PHU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is GF54 PHU safe to buy?

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