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NV54 HWN

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

265,989 mi
Last recorded265,989 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 HWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 265,989 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 240,095 miles

corosion on rear brake pipes

rear engine mounting started to perish

slight leak on nearside rear shocker

Pass 18 Jun 2013 212,795 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 212,779 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 175,655 miles

discs started to wear

offside front tyre started to wear

Fail 11 Jun 2012 175,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

discs started to wear

offside front tyre started to wear

Pass 22 Jun 2011 142,305 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 142,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 109,572 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,006 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 80,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 62,929 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,251 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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NV54 HWN is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NV54 HWN, 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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NV54 HWN is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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