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GV04 PXL

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,406 mi
Last recorded58,406 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 PXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2014 58,406 miles

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

unable to check offside rear rear seat and belt

unable to check offside rear seat and belt due to baby seat fitted

wipers deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,406 miles

unable to check offside rear rear seat and belt

unable to check offside rear seat and belt due to baby seat fitted

wipers deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2013 53,777 miles

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

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 50,781 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2011 45,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2010 42,021 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn to base rubber on edges but tread pattern not cut as deep

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn to base rubber on edges but tread pattern not cut as deep

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,630 miles

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

Nearside front seatbelt not subject to full inspection as child seat fitted.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 37,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front seatbelt not subject to full inspection as child seat fitted.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,563 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,355 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 29,355 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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GV04 PXL is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GV04 PXL, 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 GV04 PXL registered?

GV04 PXL is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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