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OW04 KXJ

2004 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,218 mi
Last recorded132,218 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 KXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 132,218 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 132,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has play (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to o/s/r caliper leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 128,676 miles

Front discs Lipped

tailbox corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 128,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs Lipped

tailbox corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 123,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 123,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 119,388 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 113,694 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 104,507 miles

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

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

no engine oil reading on dipstick [3 litres added ]

offside upper tail light inoperative

Fail 9 Dec 2011 104,507 miles

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

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

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

no engine oil reading on dipstick [3 litres added ]

offside upper tail light inoperative

Pass 21 Dec 2010 95,553 miles

windscreen washers possibly frozen due to weather conditions

Pass 18 Dec 2009 85,002 miles

both front blades split

front number plate deteriorated

off side rear fog loght cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2009 85,002 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front blades split

front number plate deteriorated

off side rear fog loght cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2008 74,219 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 74,219 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 67,601 miles

Nearside 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)

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

offside rear tyre showing wear

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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OW04 KXJ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OW04 KXJ, 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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OW04 KXJ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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