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GJ04 PVU

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,221 mi
Last recorded94,221 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 PVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 94,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front discs worn

rear silencer skin peeling

Fail 31 Jan 2014 94,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front discs worn

rear silencer skin peeling

Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

front discs lipped

nsr coil spring corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 80,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

front discs lipped

nsr coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,929 miles

eml light on

nsr coil spring corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 70,929 miles

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

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

eml light on

nsr coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,036 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced (17%)

o/s/r upper sidelight not working

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2010 62,036 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes slightly imbalanced (17%)

o/s/r upper sidelight not working

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,483 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly worn and tread wearing low on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,585 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,292 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 PVU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ04 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

GJ04 PVU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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