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GY04 FKE

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,815 mi
Last recorded114,815 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 FKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,815 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 114,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,010 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 95,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 88,079 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 88,079 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 81,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 72,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bit's in back box

both front tyre low on edge's

n/s front headlight slightly loose

Fail 24 May 2012 72,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bit's in back box

both front tyre low on edge's

n/s front headlight slightly loose

Pass 26 May 2011 61,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 53,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2009 45,922 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 45,922 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,227 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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GY04 FKE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GY04 FKE, 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 GY04 FKE registered?

GY04 FKE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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