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GR04 HFY

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,166 mi
Last recorded125,166 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 HFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 125,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2014 124,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 107,543 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 107,543 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,894 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,530 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Dec 2010 85,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 85,725 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 79,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 May 2010 79,830 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,768 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,054 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 HFY is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

GR04 HFY is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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