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MH54 GSO

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,656 mi
Last recorded151,656 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 151,656 miles

play in both antiroll bar links

Fail 7 Feb 2017 151,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in both antiroll bar links

Fail 2 Feb 2017 151,441 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,763 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 135,763 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure TRACKROD END (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 132,015 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat missing at time off test

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 132,015 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat missing at time off test

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,159 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 117,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 12 Nov 2013 104,613 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 97,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,489 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,514 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,252 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers deteriorating

osr tyre wearing + nail in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,370 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 45,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,556 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats folded unable to check seat belts

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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MH54 GSO is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MH54 GSO, 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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MH54 GSO is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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