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NLZ 4949

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,207 mi
Last recorded129,207 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 4949
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 129,207 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 129,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 118,283 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 118,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 102,499 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 102,499 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 86,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

secondary rear seats not present at test

Pass 16 Jan 2009 86,291 miles

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

secondary rear seats not present at test

Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,323 miles

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

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

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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NLZ 4949 is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NLZ 4949, 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 NLZ 4949 registered?

NLZ 4949 is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is NLZ 4949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLZ 4949 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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