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KE04 RSS

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,662 mi
Last recorded126,662 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 RSS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 126,662 miles

oil leak

osf cv boot worn

osr light out

Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,185 miles

Oil leak

windscreen has slight wiper damage

Fail 28 Jan 2015 116,185 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

windscreen has slight wiper damage

Pass 26 Feb 2014 110,974 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 99,322 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 99,321 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust emissions lambda close to acceptable limits.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,593 miles

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

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 17 Feb 2012 89,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,902 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,363 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 78,360 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Aug 2009 67,774 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 67,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 50,814 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both number plates in poor condition

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

spare tyre bald on edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,814 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both number plates in poor condition

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

spare tyre bald on edge

Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,069 miles

nearside sill damaged

spare tyre in poor condition

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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KE04 RSS is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KE04 RSS, 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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KE04 RSS is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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