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RX04 MPU

2004 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,019 mi
Last recorded108,019 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 MPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 108,019 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 108,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 105,295 miles

Exhaust Has A Slight Leak From The Centre/Rear Joint

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Winscreen Has A Crack Larger Than A 10mm Circle In Zone 'A' Which Does Not Materially Affect The Drivers View Of The Road Ahead

Fail 3 Jul 2014 105,292 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

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

Exhaust Has A Slight Leak From The Centre/Rear Joint

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Washer Pipes Insecure & Getting Under The Wiper Blades

Winscreen Has A Crack Larger Than A 10mm Circle In Zone 'A' Which Does Not Materially Affect The Drivers View Of The Road Ahead

Pass 8 Feb 2014 104,609 miles

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

rearmost seats in stowed position,rear of vehicle loaded at time of test

Fail 24 Jan 2014 104,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

fuel system pipe damaged

nearisde sill damaged

nearside registration lamp very dim close to excessive

Pass 18 Feb 2013 99,522 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 99,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 98,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 92,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 92,064 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

fuel charcol filter missing and pipes adrift

Fail 17 Jan 2012 92,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

fuel charcol filter missing and pipes adrift

Pass 20 Jan 2011 86,379 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 86,379 miles

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,100 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake balance just within limits

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,876 miles

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

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,004 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 50,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,572 miles

front wiper blades splitting

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

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 MPU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

RX04 MPU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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