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PA04 GXR

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,304 mi
Last recorded169,304 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 GXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 169,304 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 169,294 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from o/s/r flexi to front of car (both sides of the fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 169,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 159,356 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 159,356 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 151,546 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 136,441 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 136,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 123,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 113,998 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 101,611 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 101,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,749 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 89,739 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,288 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,246 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SIDE FRONT INNER STEERING RACK

Fail 12 Mar 2008 66,207 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SIDE FRONT INNER STEERING RACK

Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PA04 GXR is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PA04 GXR, 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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PA04 GXR is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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