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GM53 AFN

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,881 mi
Last recorded79,881 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM53 AFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 79,881 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 75,825 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,828 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 68,828 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,719 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 60,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,846 miles

accelerator pedal damaged

all brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2014 56,846 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

accelerator pedal damaged

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,578 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 51,576 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,663 miles

accellator paddle missing

engine management light on indicating fault in system

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,014 miles

accelerator block and rubber missing

two rear seats removed belts not tested

Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,716 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

accelerator block and rubber missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

two rear seats removed belts not tested

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,616 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,990 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 26,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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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GM53 AFN is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue 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 GM53 AFN, 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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GM53 AFN is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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