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LJ04 VGF

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,178 mi
Last recorded127,178 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 127,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off Side Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,435 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off Side Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2011 63,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,158 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,885 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 42,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,356 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 30,278 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 17,763 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 VGF is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

LJ04 VGF is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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