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HG04 PHN

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,634 mi
Last recorded81,634 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 PHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,634 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 76,823 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour dipped beam (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,408 miles

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

exhaust back box coroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 74,408 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust back box coroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,345 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres carcking in tread

Fail 11 Apr 2014 67,345 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres carcking in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,617 miles

unable to check third row seatbelts due to seats not in vehicle.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake discs scorred

unable to check third row seatbelts due to seats not in vehicle.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,224 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 49,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2010 47,634 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,889 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 44,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,685 miles

front discs and pads worn low.

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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HG04 PHN is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HG04 PHN, 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 HG04 PHN registered?

HG04 PHN is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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