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GJ54 WBW

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,492 mi
Last recorded136,492 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 WBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 136,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2019 136,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 215/60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2018 131,232 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion on rear coil springs

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

offside front tyre depth getting low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,332 miles

Rear brake pads moderately worn

Fail 11 Jan 2017 125,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pads moderately worn

Pass 10 Feb 2016 117,585 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside is worse

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 105,964 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and center support bracket broken but system still secure at present

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 105,964 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and center support bracket broken but system still secure at present

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 97,805 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 97,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,938 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 74,321 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,321 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,916 miles

rear brake pads low close to limit

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,219 miles

rear brake pads worn low

undertrays fitted

n/s wiper blade poor

n/s/r upper sidelight not working

movement in steering

Fail 11 Dec 2008 56,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

movement in steering

n/s wiper blade poor

n/s/r upper sidelight not working

rear brake pads worn low

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,752 miles

Nearside Rear 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 WBW is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ54 WBW, 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 WBW is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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