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RX04 MFE

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,095 mi
Last recorded140,095 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 MFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 140,095 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 129,809 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

front brake pads wearing low

slight movement in both headlamps

Fail 27 Jan 2017 129,808 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

front brake pads wearing low

slight movement in both headlamps

Pass 11 Feb 2016 117,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside inner track control arm has slight play, however no free play detected at steering wheel.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 117,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre pipe joint clamp broken. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside inner track control arm has slight play, however no free play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,180 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,180 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Fail 16 Feb 2015 104,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2014 92,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,185 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,112 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,781 miles

air duct close to ground n/s front

Fail 14 Apr 2011 64,788 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

air duct close to ground n/s front

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,319 miles

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

Offside front steering track arm has slight play at inner ball joint

Fail 16 Apr 2010 58,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside front steering track arm has slight play at inner ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 40,465 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,431 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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RX04 MFE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RX04 MFE, 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 RX04 MFE registered?

RX04 MFE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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