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GY54 XLB

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,250 mi
Last recorded70,250 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 XLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,250 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut has a slight leak of oil

Fail 26 Jun 2019 70,249 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension strut has a slight leak of oil

Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,120 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight seepage from steering rack ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 60,561 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight seepage from steering rack ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,679 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 52,677 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,400 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 26 Oct 2015 51,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,219 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 45,219 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,121 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 38,121 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,702 miles

Mud on underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2012 31,702 miles

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

Cut in offside front tyre.

Mud on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,092 miles

Coolant leak

Partial brake bind O/S/R

Rearmost seats not present at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,458 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 23,458 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,779 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Rearmost seat's not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,481 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 8,140 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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GY54 XLB is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GY54 XLB, 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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GY54 XLB is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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