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HW54 EVJ

2004 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,416 mi
Last recorded64,416 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 EVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,277 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,901 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2009 33,184 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,184 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,731 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 27,609 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,088 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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HW54 EVJ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HW54 EVJ, 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 HW54 EVJ registered?

HW54 EVJ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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