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KU04 VKZ

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,340 mi
Last recorded97,340 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 VKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,340 miles

Nearside Rear suspension spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

The brake anti-slip warning lamp illuminated intermittently (3.4.1c)

The drive shaft support bearing retaining devices are insecure (2.5C.2c)

The exhaust DPF flange retaining bracket is excessively deteriorated (7.1.1)

The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 45% (3.7B.6b)

The power steering fluid level has been over filled (2.3.1)

The rear exhaust silencer case is excessively deteriorated (7.1.2a)

The turbo vacuum line is insecure and fouling the lower steering column (7.0)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 97,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.52 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc See also (2.5C.2c) (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has cuts present greater than 25 mm not expose cords,ply (4.1D.1a)

Offside Rear suspension spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

The Supplementary Restraint System Warning lamp intermittently illuminated (5.4.2)

The brake anti-slip warning lamp illuminated intermittently (3.4.1c)

The drive shaft support bearing retaining devices are insecure (2.5C.2c)

The exhaust DPF flange retaining bracket is excessively deteriorated (7.1.1)

The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 45% (3.7B.6b)

The power steering fluid level has been over filled (2.3.1)

The rear exhaust silencer case is excessively deteriorated (7.1.2a)

The turbo vacuum line is insecure and fouling the lower steering column (7.0)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,342 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,511 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 93,511 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 86,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust has part of system slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2013 86,850 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust has part of system slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,717 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,717 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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)

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,961 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,183 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,696 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,083 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,869 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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KU04 VKZ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU04 VKZ, 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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KU04 VKZ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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