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LY54 GAO

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,127 mi
Last recorded142,127 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 GAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 142,127 miles

1 exhaust bracket weak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 142,054 miles

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

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

1 exhaust bracket weak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 130,181 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r wheel very slight bind

Pass 31 May 2013 113,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,651 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,641 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,127 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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LY54 GAO is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LY54 GAO, 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 LY54 GAO registered?

LY54 GAO is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 December 2004.

Is LY54 GAO safe to buy?

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