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SA04 WFE

2004 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,828 mi
Last recorded100,828 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 WFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 100,828 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 96,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 88,068 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,882 miles

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

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

coolant pipes at rear heater unit very rusty and leaking water

front ,under wheel arches covered

rear exhaust rusty

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2012 78,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

coolant pipes at rear heater unit very rusty and leaking water

front ,under wheel arches covered

rear exhaust rusty

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,299 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,778 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 60,778 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,657 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 60,657 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 59,642 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 59,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,340 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 50,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,984 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,984 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SA04 WFE is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SA04 WFE, 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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SA04 WFE is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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