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HN54 XNO

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,759 mi
Last recorded129,759 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 XNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 129,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 129,126 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL THREE ()

Pass 30 Dec 2017 124,800 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 118,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 118,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 111,146 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 104,193 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2014 104,193 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,973 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,973 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Aug 2012 87,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror glass is insecure

rear brake discs worn / corroded

restricted views engine bay

slight drag o/s/r wheel , suspect brake

under guards & mouldings fitted , retsricted views

wheel nuts covered

wipers split , recommend replace , avoid screen damage

Fail 4 Aug 2011 74,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror glass is insecure

rear brake discs worn / corroded

restricted views engine bay

slight drag o/s/r wheel , suspect brake

under guards & mouldings fitted , retsricted views

wheel nuts covered

wipers split , recommend replace , avoid screen damage

Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,150 miles

Baby seat fitted centre rear

Engine mis-firing

Offside rear tyre bald on raised edges

Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,150 miles

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

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

Baby seat fitted centre rear

Engine mis-firing

Obstuction in windscreen swept area

Offside rear tyre bald on raised edges

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 40,368 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 40,366 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,092 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

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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HN54 XNO is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN54 XNO, 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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HN54 XNO is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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