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LJ04 VFY

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,093 mi
Last recorded83,093 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,338 miles

Child seats fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,744 miles

off side front bottom ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,848 miles

off side front botttom ball joint dust cover is starting to split

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,945 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,292 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,925 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 36,703 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,536 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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LJ04 VFY is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJ04 VFY, 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 LJ04 VFY registered?

LJ04 VFY is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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