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RV54 PJJ

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,212 mi
Last recorded91,212 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 PJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,790 miles

Front subframe is rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2021 84,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front brake discs heavily worn

Front subframe is rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub-frame corroded by the rear engine steady mount

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear light lens damaged

Under-body panels fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 81,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub-frame corroded by the rear engine steady mount

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Under-body panels fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 78,777 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil low, but has been topped up.

very slight chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2019 78,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil low, but has been topped up.

very slight chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And close to cords outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and close to cords outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Radiator stained

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 73,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And close to cords outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and close to cords outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Radiator stained

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front subframe o/s corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 69,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front subframe o/s corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,037 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,876 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 55,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 55,382 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,879 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 49,870 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,804 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,268 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 39,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,915 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,482 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,104 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 14,547 miles

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

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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RV54 PJJ is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RV54 PJJ, 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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RV54 PJJ is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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