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LM04 WJY

2004 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,369 mi
Last recorded116,369 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 WJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 116,369 miles

bonnet safety catch fault

center mount broken off of exhaust and missing

heat shield rubbing the steering uj cover

n/s headlight pattern poor

o/s/f lower swivel boot in very poor condition

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2018 116,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened o/s/f chassis (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety catch fault

center mount broken off of exhaust and missing

heat shield rubbing the steering uj cover

n/s headlight pattern poor

o/s/f lower swivel boot in very poor condition

poor weld repair to the o/s/f chassis and rusty in that area

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 2 Mar 2017 110,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2016 107,186 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2016 105,169 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2015 101,820 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres wearing on edges nearside front near limit

Fail 18 Feb 2014 98,555 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres wearing on edges nearside front near limit

Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 94,296 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 90,689 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 90,676 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 80,279 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,349 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,250 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 60,250 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,344 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 49,344 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 48,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,940 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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LM04 WJY is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LM04 WJY, 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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LM04 WJY is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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