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RX04 MDU

2004 Citroen C8

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,852 mi
Last recorded105,852 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 MDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,852 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perishing

Slight play in offside inner steering joints

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2016 105,852 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres perishing

Slight play in offside inner steering joints

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,855 miles

N/S/R suspension coil spring corroded.

N/S/R tyre low and perishing, advise replacement.

Slight play in O/S steering arm/drumstick.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 101,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

N/S/R suspension coil spring corroded.

N/S/R tyre low and perishing, advise replacement.

Slight play in O/S steering arm/drumstick.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,196 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front constant velocity gaiter has slight play at fixing but is preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 11 Apr 2014 97,196 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front constant velocity gaiter has slight play at fixing but is preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 27 Apr 2013 94,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 94,685 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,853 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 88,100 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 87,982 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,003 miles

Oil leak

severe front of engine area oil leak.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 73,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

severe front of engine area oil leak.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,600 miles

front wiper blades worn

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,916 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,496 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 34,496 miles

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

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

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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RX04 MDU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RX04 MDU, 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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RX04 MDU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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