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SA54 RUH

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,830 mi
Last recorded124,830 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 RUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 124,830 miles

hand brake just meets limits

Fail 5 Oct 2016 124,830 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake just meets limits

Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,589 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 116,589 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,425 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes backplates corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

signs of fuel leak from pump area

Fail 5 Nov 2013 101,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes backplates corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

signs of fuel leak from pump area

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

fuel shows signs of leak at front

n/s front tyre under inflated

o/s rear brakes backplate corroded

part of centre stop lamp inoperative

rear exhaust section deteriorating

rear tyres under inflated

Fail 31 Oct 2012 92,784 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

fuel shows signs of leak at front

n/s front tyre under inflated

o/s rear brakes backplate corroded

parking brake lever near end of working travel

part of centre stop lamp inoperative

rear exhaust section deteriorating

rear tyres under inflated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,836 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 83,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs deteriorating

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s rear brake backplate corroded

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,513 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise hi level brake light incomplete

advise rear brake backing plates poor condition

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 24 Aug 2010 72,513 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise hi level brake light incomplete

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2008 57,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroding at sections

front disks lipped

seat 6 and 7 missing at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,904 miles

exhaust corroding at sections

front disks lipped

seat 6 and 7 missing at time of test

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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SA54 RUH is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SA54 RUH, 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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SA54 RUH is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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