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MJ04 GVE

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,641 mi
Last recorded93,641 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 93,641 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 93,640 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,578 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 84,577 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 79,021 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 79,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,330 miles

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

n/s/o/s/r seat belts not tested due baby seats fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,132 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

reverse light inop

Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,954 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres wearing thin on edges not showing cord

reverse light inop

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,030 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,120 miles

Off side front tyre has small cuts towards the outer of tread

Off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Off side rear lights lens cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2010 45,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side front tyre has small cuts towards the outer of tread

Off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Off side rear lights lens cracked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 39,434 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 29,144 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,720 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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MJ04 GVE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ04 GVE, 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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MJ04 GVE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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