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LG04 GGJ

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,536 mi
Last recorded138,536 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 GGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 138,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 117,144 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 117,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 115,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer wall has small indents

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 ()

Fail 26 Feb 2020 115,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer wall has small indents

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 112,290 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 112,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 99,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter has light misting of oil

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter has light misting of oil

Fail 28 Feb 2018 99,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter has light misting of oil

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter has light misting of oil

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,965 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 86,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,984 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 72,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,935 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 68,737 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,171 miles

EML light on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,381 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 9 Mar 2010 37,084 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 37,084 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,291 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,997 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,695 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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LG04 GGJ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 LG04 GGJ, 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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LG04 GGJ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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