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GL04 GXB

2004 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,870 mi
Last recorded65,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 GXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,870 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 65,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,876 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 60,876 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,439 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread slightly across length of plate. (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 56,439 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working on wing mirror housing. (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread slightly across length of plate. (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,198 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge.

Fail 29 Apr 2016 54,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe going into rear box has corroded and ,split (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure Securing clip missing. (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,235 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,331 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 45,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear wiper blade split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,210 miles

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 10 Feb 2012 42,210 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2010 36,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,595 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted to center o/s seat

baby seat fitted to center rear seat

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2008 19,240 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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GL04 GXB is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GL04 GXB, 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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GL04 GXB is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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