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LR04 XGP

2004 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,284 mi
Last recorded117,284 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 XGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 117,284 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear inner/outer sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 117,284 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear inner/outer sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 117,219 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,876 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,003 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,211 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 108,208 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,414 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 103,413 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 101,582 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,582 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak

unable to check center rearseat belt

Fail 25 Apr 2014 98,396 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

unable to check center rearseat belt

Pass 1 May 2013 92,715 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 92,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,998 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,589 miles

exhaust rear section heavily deteriated/corroded/ perished

Fail 29 Mar 2010 75,589 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust rear section heavily deteriated/corroded/ perished

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,862 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 54,051 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 54,051 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,554 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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LR04 XGP is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LR04 XGP, 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 LR04 XGP registered?

LR04 XGP is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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