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GJ54 DWU

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,999 mi
Last recorded113,999 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 DWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 113,999 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 108,142 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 108,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 27 Apr 2016 102,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating can be felt on pedal pulsing (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating can be felt on pedal pulsing (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,142 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 99,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking pipe (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,611 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 88,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2013 81,360 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,338 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 71,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,303 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 49,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,593 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

every rear seat has child seats limiting inspection of seat belts

Fail 11 Sep 2008 42,593 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

every rear seat has child seats limiting inspection of seat belts

Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,227 miles

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

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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GJ54 DWU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ54 DWU, 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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GJ54 DWU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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