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OY04 VFW

2004 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,536 mi
Last recorded162,536 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 VFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 162,536 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Different size tyres fitted to front axle than rear axle.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 161,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Different size tyres fitted to front axle than rear axle.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear N/S handbrake readings considerably lower than O/S.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 144,501 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front/rear tyres different sizes

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and large clip slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear 2 seats removed (boxed out)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 130,992 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,015 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 112,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2018 112,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 112,270 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 112,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 108,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 108,342 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,598 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 106,598 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Apr 2013 105,907 miles

front tyres bold on edges.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 105,627 miles

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

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

both front tyres bold on edges.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,767 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,509 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 86,508 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

tracking required

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,650 miles

nsf tyre bold on outer edge. nsr tyre close to bold outer edge.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,056 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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OY04 VFW is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OY04 VFW, 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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OY04 VFW is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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