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LB04 NLX

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

126,316 mi
Last recorded126,316 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 NLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 126,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 126,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 117,427 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully inspected

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 117,423 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully inspected

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,334 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 8 Feb 2018 109,332 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2017 102,275 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all centre seats and offside rear nearside rear seat not fitted ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 102,275 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all centre seats and offside rear nearside rear seat not fitted ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,901 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear seat belts X4 not tested due to childrens seats being fitted

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 95,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear seat belts X4 not tested due to childrens seats being fitted

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,432 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,258 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,519 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 63,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,650 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 52,650 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,166 miles

offside side door outer handle not working

slight play in offside inner track rod knuckle

Fail 3 Dec 2010 44,165 miles

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

offside side door outer handle not working

slight play in offside inner track rod knuckle

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 25 Nov 2010 43,652 miles

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,185 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 29,185 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,798 miles

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)

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,815 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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LB04 NLX is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LB04 NLX, 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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LB04 NLX is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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