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RJ04 BNB

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,869 mi
Last recorded96,869 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 BNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,869 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Jan 2026 96,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,081 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 95,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,540 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 87,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drive shaft noisy when rotated, no play detected

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All removed ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 82,655 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drive shaft noisy when rotated, no play detected

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All removed ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,610 miles

No tow bar electrics fitted

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 73,724 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 73,724 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,548 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge badly worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light inop but has a second position lamp in the light cluster (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake lever has a lot of free play in the mechanism but does operate ok suspect the return to rest stop has been removed

Fail 18 Oct 2017 69,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf to intermediate pipe not clamped (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre inner edge badly worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light inop but has a second position lamp in the light cluster (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake lever has a lot of free play in the mechanism but does operate ok suspect the return to rest stop has been removed

Pass 29 Oct 2016 62,843 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,298 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,317 miles

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

CORROSION TO EXHAUST BACK BOX

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,910 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,264 miles

rear exhaust box rusty on outside skin

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,065 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,040 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertray fitted

unable to inspect middle seat belt due to seat not fitted

unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt due to seat not fitted

unable to inspect o/s/m seat belt due to seat not fitted

unable to inspect o/s/r seat belt due to seat not fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,979 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,622 miles

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

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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RJ04 BNB is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RJ04 BNB, 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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RJ04 BNB is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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