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PL04 GXE

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,091 mi
Last recorded76,091 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 GXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,091 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crankshaft pulley noisey

no spare tyre fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,521 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 65,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,325 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,325 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,071 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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PL04 GXE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL04 GXE, 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 PL04 GXE registered?

PL04 GXE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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The MOT history for PL04 GXE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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