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LV54 EFO

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,729 mi
Last recorded91,729 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 EFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,729 miles

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

inside edges of front tyres worn, possible tracking problem

plastic intake hanging down underneath n/s

Fail 30 Sep 2015 91,720 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

inside edges of front tyres worn, possible tracking problem

plastic intake hanging down underneath n/s

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,756 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,745 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 77,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,394 miles

front discs corroded & worn

Fail 13 Aug 2012 70,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded & worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,161 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,161 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,198 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,240 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,198 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,708 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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LV54 EFO is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LV54 EFO, 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 EFO is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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