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MV04 RLU

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,481 mi
Last recorded120,481 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 RLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 120,481 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2016 120,481 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,057 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 111,931 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 111,931 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 103,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 103,823 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 97,127 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 97,028 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust box broken up inside

Some rear seats not in use unable to test seatbelts

Additional front position lamps fitted some showing red light to front

Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 88,825 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,823 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 78,812 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/s/f tyre wearing thin outer edge

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,822 miles

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

rear wiper arm broken off

Fail 7 Jan 2009 72,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear wiper arm broken off

Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,601 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 57,601 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,193 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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MV04 RLU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MV04 RLU, 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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MV04 RLU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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