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LS04 SMV

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,762 mi
Last recorded115,762 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 SMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 115,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 115,306 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 114,327 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front radiator support corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 26 Jan 2021 114,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front radiator support corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,916 miles

Front sub frame corrosion apparent

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

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

both front wishbones corrosion apparent

Fail 29 Apr 2019 111,916 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front sub frame corrosion apparent

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

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

both front wishbones corrosion apparent

Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,560 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,584 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,466 miles

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

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

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,098 miles

rear number slight water damage

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,853 miles

rear number plate slight water damage

Fail 18 Mar 2014 81,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 13 Apr 2013 72,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,471 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 65,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 57,558 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,558 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,326 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,519 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,825 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 36,814 miles

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

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

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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LS04 SMV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LS04 SMV, 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 LS04 SMV registered?

LS04 SMV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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