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GY54 YZJ

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,056 mi
Last recorded84,056 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 YZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,056 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 84,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 84,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 51,826 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracked between tread

Pass 15 May 2012 79,071 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 76,646 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 76,644 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 75,100 miles

air bag light stay on

Fail 13 May 2010 75,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

air bag light stay on

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,162 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 68,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,903 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,722 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,365 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,263 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 YZJ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY54 YZJ, 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 YZJ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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