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GJ04 EKK

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,649 mi
Last recorded121,649 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 EKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 121,649 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 121,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 116,469 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside headlamp lower bracket loose headlamp secure

Fail 21 May 2014 116,469 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

nearside headlamp lower bracket loose headlamp secure

Pass 20 Apr 2013 108,477 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2013 108,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 1 May 2012 87,688 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,418 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 67,383 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,049 miles

front windscreen wipers starting to split

Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,049 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front windscreen wipers starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,945 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,540 miles

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

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

offside rear brake sticking slightly.

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 EKK is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EKK, 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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GJ04 EKK is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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