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GJ04 GJV

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,645 mi
Last recorded95,645 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,645 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 95,645 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,361 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,516 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 78,516 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,652 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,042 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

slight deterioration rear number plate

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,249 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 56,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,084 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,578 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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GJ04 GJV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

GJ04 GJV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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