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KU54 TRV

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 TRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017
Fail 10 Oct 2017

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,465 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 142,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 141,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 125,861 miles

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

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

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

o//s/r inner tyre worn

rear seat belts not tested seats misssing at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2014 125,861 miles

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

o//s/r inner tyre worn

rear seat belts not tested seats misssing at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2013 111,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 111,281 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,415 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 81,742 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs are badly lipped

Fail 19 Nov 2009 52,488 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,558 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 44,557 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,463 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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KU54 TRV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KU54 TRV, 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 KU54 TRV registered?

KU54 TRV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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