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SA54 VEV

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,617 mi
Last recorded73,617 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 VEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,785 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,904 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,090 miles

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

Three child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Two back seats not fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 17 Nov 2011 60,090 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Three child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Two back seats not fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,423 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts on middle row of seats

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 15 Nov 2010 53,423 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts on middle row of seats

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

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

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 2 Dec 2009 45,058 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 45,058 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,034 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 38,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r upper side light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,830 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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SA54 VEV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA54 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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