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GJ54 GVZ

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,567 mi
Last recorded101,567 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 GVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 101,567 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 101,567 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,579 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 70,579 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,478 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 49,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,758 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 35,758 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 GVZ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GVZ, 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 GJ54 GVZ registered?

GJ54 GVZ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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