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GJ54 WBE

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,347 mi
Last recorded89,347 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

poor connection at offside rear position lamp

Fail 17 Jun 2016 89,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

poor connection at offside rear position lamp

Fail 5 Jun 2015 83,170 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged not to cords

Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,170 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged not to cords

Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,611 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 68,611 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,444 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre persided in tread

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,144 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,144 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,419 miles

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)

washer bottle leaks

Fail 22 Jan 2010 43,177 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

only second row middle seat fitted and present at time of test.

recommend diesel fuel additive as smokes heavily on full acceleration.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref tyres wearing edges on front.

washer bottle leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,104 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WBE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WBE, 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 WBE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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