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S40 DAO

2004 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,253 mi
Last recorded54,253 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 DAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,253 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,169 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 40,169 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,196 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,953 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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S40 DAO is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S40 DAO, 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 S40 DAO registered?

S40 DAO is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is S40 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 DAO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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