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OX04 BWE

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,425 mi
Last recorded86,425 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 BWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 76,618 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 76,618 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 76,598 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,242 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 75,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level very low

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,697 miles

o/s centre & o/s/r seats missing so not able to check seat belt condition

Fail 2 Sep 2009 68,697 miles

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

o/s centre & o/s/r seats missing so not able to check seat belt condition

Pass 19 Jul 2008 57,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,177 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 44,177 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s door mirror broken

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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OX04 BWE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OX04 BWE, 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 OX04 BWE registered?

OX04 BWE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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