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GJ04 ABK

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,688 mi
Last recorded71,688 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 ABK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 71,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear handbrake slightly sticking

rear wiper blade torn split

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper torn split

Fail 25 Jan 2013 64,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear boot seats down not able to fully check seat belts

rear wiper torn split

Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

rattling noise coming from engine compartment, near fan area

Pass 15 Jan 2011 49,121 miles

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

near side front tyre cut side wall

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,493 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,893 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 21,893 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GJ04 ABK is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GJ04 ABK, 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 GJ04 ABK registered?

GJ04 ABK is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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