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OE04 FVH

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,533 mi
Last recorded61,533 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 FVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,533 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,520 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 58,520 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 52,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,641 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 46,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

headlamp aim adjusted during test

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,162 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 39,139 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf windscreen wiper just clearing windscreeen

osf wing mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,380 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,536 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 30,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 26,032 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 26,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 20,608 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 20,608 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 15,452 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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OE04 FVH 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 58.8%.

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 OE04 FVH, 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 OE04 FVH registered?

OE04 FVH is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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