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HJ54 RTZ

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,958 mi
Last recorded82,958 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 RTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,958 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

Fail 14 Apr 2016 82,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 82,888 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Nov 2014 75,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,527 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,432 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 42,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

all brake discs have a slight build up of rust on them

engine oil level only just above minimum

near side rear light lense is cracked and light is beginning to fill upo with water- lights to rear of vehicle not affected at present

near side rear tyre valve is damaged

roughness felt when both front wheels are spunby hand- suspect rusty brakes are causing this but unable to check wheel bearings fully due to this

slight play felt in off side inner track rod joint

Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,089 miles

child seat fitted directly behind passengers front seat unable to do a full inspection on belt

damage to front grille

glass damaged on nearside front door mirror glass

Fail 9 Apr 2008 29,064 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

child seat fitted directly behind passengers front seat unable to do a full inspection on belt

damage to front grille

damage to offside front sidewall

glass damaged on nearside front door mirror glass

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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HJ54 RTZ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HJ54 RTZ, 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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HJ54 RTZ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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