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RJ04 ERZ

2004 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,948 mi
Last recorded97,948 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 ERZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,948 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake binding slightly

outer casing of rear exhaust box loose

Pass 26 Jun 2013 86,514 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 86,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 70,693 miles

Spare tyre defective

crankshaft pulley/damper noisey

front brake discs worn

windscreen scored but not in direct view

Fail 19 Dec 2011 70,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

crankshaft pulley/damper noisey

front brake discs worn

windscreen scored but not in direct view

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,705 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 54,705 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,685 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,653 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 39,653 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

EXHAUST LEAKING AT CAT, POOR REPAIR. THIS IS MOSTLY LIKELY THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE REPORTED

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,738 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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RJ04 ERZ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RJ04 ERZ, 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 ERZ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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