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MW04 DXE

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,211 mi
Last recorded137,211 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 DXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 137,211 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking and service brake efficiency just only met the requirement

Pass 1 Jul 2015 125,653 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 109,789 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 98,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 98,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 93,991 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Part of exhaust system deteriorated- reae silencer outer casing

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 89,969 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust poor con

offside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2011 89,969 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust poor con

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 5 May 2010 79,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,035 miles

both front and offside rear tyres poor

Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and offside rear tyres poor

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,425 miles

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

exhaust back box is corroding on entry point.

handbrake effort on off side low 66kgs.

off side rear tyre is getting low on tread 2/3mm.

passenger wiper blade is splitt at ends.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,047 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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MW04 DXE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MW04 DXE, 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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MW04 DXE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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