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GR04 DCV

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,165 mi
Last recorded124,165 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 DCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 124,165 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective oil leak ()

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 120,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 120,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,199 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,936 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 104,808 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 104,781 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,852 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 100,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,227 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,457 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,401 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 85,362 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2012 79,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,908 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 55,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,838 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,231 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,940 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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GR04 DCV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GR04 DCV, 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 GR04 DCV registered?

GR04 DCV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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