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HT04 VVP

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,038 mi
Last recorded97,038 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 VVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside and nearside front wiper poor condition

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2014 97,038 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside and nearside front wiper poor condition

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,768 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 86,765 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 71,051 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside rear parking brake slightly low effort

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,051 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside rear parking brake slightly low effort

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,984 miles

Air bag warning light is on

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake low reading offside rear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 61,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Air bag warning light is on

Both front brake discs are in poor condition

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front wiper blade is in poor condition

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,555 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 57,553 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,692 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear upper sidelight inoperative

Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,073 miles

front and rear wiper blades split, only o/s/r centre row seat fitted at time of test - unable to check remaining rear seat belts,

rear brake pads getting low, slighht wear to n/s/r tyre on outer edge, n/s/r wheel trim missing, various minor scrathes etc to body work,

tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 4.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 215/60/16v front / h on rear

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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HT04 VVP is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HT04 VVP, 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 HT04 VVP registered?

HT04 VVP is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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