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LV54 BPE

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,786 mi
Last recorded64,786 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 BPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 1.6-2mm replace tyre ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2-3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 64,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 1.6-2mm replace tyre ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2-3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,947 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 56,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,366 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 49,366 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders

rear seat belts slow

Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,270 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,653 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,117 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,423 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,435 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 19,435 miles

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

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

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

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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LV54 BPE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LV54 BPE, 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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LV54 BPE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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